http://www.twtd.co.uk All the latest news from Ipswich Town en-gb Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:48:06 +0000 Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16140 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16140 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:34:00 +0000 An inability to hang on to a game has been a characteristic of Town's season, and that's brought with it some interesting first- v second-half statistics. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16139 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16139 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:53:00 +0000 A young reserves side will be action at Bury Town this evening in the semi-finals of the LB Group Suffolk FA Premier Cup (KO 7.45pm). Irish U19 international striker Ronan Murray (pictured), Bermudian international winger Reggie Lambe, midfielder Ed Upson and central defender Tom Eastman are amongst those making the trip to Ram Meadow. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16138 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16138 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:00 +0000 This evening's The Naked Football Show (ICR FM 6pm) looks at all the Town issues of the moment with regular hosts Graham Blackburn and Phil Ham are joined by Johnny Leiston and David James. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16137 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16137 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:11:00 +0000 Academy trio Josh Carson, Rory McKeown and Cormac Burke have been named in the Northern Ireland squad for their European U17 Championship elite round mini-tournament later this month. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16136 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16136 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:34:00 +0000 Town chief executive Simon Clegg has written to 88 supporters who attended all four of the Blues’ recent back-to-back away games to thank them for their commitment to the club. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16135 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16135 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:50:00 +0000 Boss Roy Keane says Daryl Murphy's loan move to Portman Road has given the Sunderland striker a new lease of life. Murphy scored his fourth and fifth goals for the Blues during the 2-0 victory over Cardiff City. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16134 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16134 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:41:00 +0000 Two goals from Daryl Murphy took the Blues to a comfortable 2-0 victory over a poor Cardiff City side at Portman Road. Town dominated throughout and might have won by more but for a number of saves by Bluebirds keeper David Marshall. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16133 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16133 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:34:00 +0000 On-loan Town striker Jon Stead has been named in the Football League’s Team of the Week after netting Coventry’s goal in their 1-0 victory at Peterborough on Saturday. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16132 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16132 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:22:00 +0000 It's that time of the year again when, with the end of the season in sight, we launch the TWTD League Calculator. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16131 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16131 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:52:00 +0000 Central defender Tommy Smith says boss Roy Keane has told him he can remain at Brentford until the end of his loan spell. Last month, Keane said he might consider recalling the newly capped New Zealand international before his 93 days at Griffin Park were up. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16130 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16130 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000 Town manager Roy Keane looks set to switch Jack Colback to central midfield when the Blues face Cardiff at Portman Road this evening. The loanee from Sunderland is the man most likely to replace Grant Leadbitter, who is suspended for two games having amassed 10 bookings. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16129 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16129 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:24:00 +0000 Defender Damien Delaney says football should follow America’s NFL and have more than one referee. The Irish international feels that a single ref is unable to keep up with the pace of the modern game. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16128 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16128 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:10:00 +0000 Town have confirmed that the game at Newcastle United scheduled for Saturday 24th April will not be moved to the following Monday for Sky coverage. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16127 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16127 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:20:00 +0000 Town have refused to comment on former boss Jim Magilton’s revelation earlier today that he and the club are set to go to court regarding the settlement of his contract. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16126 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16126 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:13:00 +0000 Former Town loanee Danny Karbassiyoon has revealed that he’s writing a book about his experiences in English football. The American, made four starts and two sub appearances for the Blues during a four-month spell on loan from Arsenal from late 2004 into 2005, was forced to retire from the game due to a knee injury aged 22 in 2007. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16125 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16125 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:59:00 +0000 Town will be without striker Connor Wickham later this month and during early April when the 16-year-old goes away with the England U17s for their European Championships elite qualifying group games. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16124 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16124 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:18:00 +0000 Former boss Jim Magilton has revealed he has yet to come to a financial settlement with Town regarding his Portman Road exit and that the matter is set to go to court. The Northern Irishman, who left his subsequent role as QPR boss earlier in the season, was sacked by the Blues last April with his contract due to run to this summer. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16123 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16123 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:11:00 +0000 When I questioned the ownership model and strategy of our club the typical reaction was: we had no choice, we’re on track, shut up, support the team. But it’s a bit like asking someone to keep quiet while a train wreck in slow motion is unfolding. And besides, I am capable of walking and chewing gum at the same time. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16122 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16122 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:37:00 +0000 Boss Roy Keane says midfielder Grant Leadbitter is the only one to blame for his ban for the next two matches after picking up his 10th yellow card of the season at Blackpool. On Friday, Keane revealed that he had spoken to the former Sunderland man regarding the number of cards he had picked up for dissent. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16120 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16120 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:01:00 +0000 Boss Roy Keane described Town’s failure to take their chances at Blackpool as being "like Groundhog Day". The Blues had opportunities galore to grab an equaliser at Bloomfield Road but left Lancashire having been defeated 1-0. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16119 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16119 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:18:00 +0000 Town were once again left ruing missed chances after a Jason Euell goal gave Blackpool a 1-0 victory at Bloomfield Road. A mistake from Gareth McAuley allowed Euell to net the winner in the second half, but the Blues had more than enough opportunities to get back on terms and go ahead later in the half. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16121 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16121 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:58:00 +0000 Town's U18s came away from Arsenal's Shenley Training Centre with a 1-1 draw on Saturday morning. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16117 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16117 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Boss Roy Keane says he and his family are firmly settled in Suffolk, the only thing that’s wrong with life is Town’s results. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16118 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16118 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:03:00 +0000 Boss Roy Keane has told midfielder Grant Leadbitter not to pick up any more yellow cards for dissent. The Blues manager says that while bookings for tackles are inevitable for someone who plays in the centre of the midfield, three of the 24-year-old’s nine cautions this season having been for dissent and unnecessary. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16116 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16116 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:43:00 +0000 Boss Roy Keane was delighted to see central defender Tommy Smith make his full international debut for New Zealand in midweek. Smith made his All Whites bow in a 2-0 friendly defeat to Mexico in California.