http://www.twtd.co.uk All the latest news from Ipswich Town en-gb Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:26:07 +0100 Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16835 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16835 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:13:00 +0100 Town captain Jon Walters is reported to have asked for a transfer. The 26-year-old has been tipped for a move away from Portman Road all summer with QPR and Stoke both linked. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16834 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16834 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:18:00 +0100 Cardiff boss Dave Jones has confirmed that the Blues have made enquiries regarding Michael Chopra but says the money on offer is less than the Bluebirds still owe Sunderland for the striker. Town manager Roy Keane refused to comment on his reported interest in the 26-year-old after this afternoon's defeat to West Ham. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16833 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16833 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:58:00 +0100 Carlton Cole’s first half goal was enough to give West Ham a 1-0 victory over Town at Portman Road. However, the result didn’t tell the whole story with the Blues matching their top flight opponents throughout. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16832 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16832 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:35:00 +0100 Newcastle United website Talk of the Tyne has collected tributes from fans of the Magpies and Town to mark a year since Sir Bobby Robson’s passing. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16831 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16831 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:23:00 +0100 Released Town defender Pim Balkestein appears set to sign a three-year deal with Brentford, according to his girlfriend’s Facebook page. Balkestein left the Blues at the end of the season and recently spent time on trial in Germany with Fortuna Dusseldorf. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16830 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16830 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:12:00 +0100 Leeds United have confirmed the signing of defender Alex Bruce on a two-year contract with an option of a third season. The clubs agreed a fee of £200,000 rising to £300,000 on appearances earlier in the week, Bruce having previously been close to joining Sheffield United. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16829 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16829 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:43:00 +0100 New signings Mark Kennedy and Conor Hourihane are expected to make their Portman Road bows on Saturday afternoon when the Blues take on Premier League West Ham (KO 3pm). Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16828 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16828 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:57:00 +0100 Boss Roy Keane says he will make a decision soon on whether to keep Brazilian trialist Marcus Picciarelli. The 20-year-old came on as a sub in Tuesday’s 2-0 win at Leiston. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16827 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16827 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:57:00 +0100 Jon Stead’s proposed move to Blackpool is now reported to have broken down. Earlier reports claimed initial talks between the striker and the Tangerines hadn’t gone well after a fee in the region of £200,000 had been agreed earlier in the week. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16826 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16826 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:14:00 +0100 Town are close to completing their £750,000 move for Sunderland keeper Márton Fülöp, according to reports on Wearside. On Wednesday, Blues boss Roy Keane said he expected to know whether or not the deal would be done within 48 hours. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16825 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16825 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:34:00 +0100 Former Blues boss George Burley says he hopes to complete the deal to take Owen Garvan to Crystal Palace in the next couple of days. The Irish U21 international was in talks with the Eagles over the last few days after the clubs agreed a £225,000 fee. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16824 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16824 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:34:00 +0100 The Blues' legends of the past take on Stowmarket Town’s stars of yesteryear on Sunday in a match to raise funds for the Ridgeons League side’s new clubhouse development (KO 3pm, Greens Meadow Stadium). Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16823 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16823 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:44:00 +0100 Town defender Gareth McAuley has been named in the Northern Ireland squad for their friendly with Montenegro in Podgorica on Wednesday 11th August. McAuley, who plays right-back for his national side, has previously won 22 caps, scoring one goal. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16822 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16822 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:38:00 +0100 Town boss Roy Keane says he is not concerned that striker Tamás Priskin has yet to score during pre-season. The Hungarian international missed a number of opportunities at Bury Town on Wednesday, but his manager is pleased with the former Watford man’s general play. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16821 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16821 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:20:00 +0100 Town are set to make a renewed move to sign Cardiff City striker Michael Chopra, according to reports in Wales this morning. However, the Blues are said to face competition from Leeds United, who are expected complete the signing of Town defender Alex Bruce this morning. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16820 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16820 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:15:00 +0100 Town’s U18s fell to a 3-1 defeat to Colchester United in a friendly at Playford Road on Thursday afternoon. Northern Irish U17 international midfielder Cormac Burke put the young Blues in front before a brace from Freddie Ladapo and a strike from Michael Rafter gave the U’s victory in a game played in three thirds. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16819 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16819 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:16:00 +0100 Exiting defender Alex Bruce says he is targeting another play-off campaign with Leeds this season, having reached the top six with former loan side Leicester last season. Bruce is expected to complete a move to the Elland Road club before the weekend with a fee of £200,000, plus another £100,000 on appearances, having been agreed yesterday. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16818 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16818 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:52:00 +0100 Boss Roy Keane felt local non-league sides Leiston and Bury Town provided his team with more than useful midweek workouts. A largely second string side beat the Ridgeons League team 2-0 at Victory Road on Tuesday with a more senior squad defeating the Ryman League club 1-0 yesterday. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16817 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16817 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:04:00 +0100 Blues boss Roy Keane has confirmed that Alex Bruce, Owen Garvan and Jon Stead missed last night’s game at Bury to continue talks with Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Blackpool respectively. The Town manager says he is hopeful he will complete the signing of Sunderland keeper Márton Fülöp. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16816 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16816 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:44:00 +0100 Blues boss Roy Keane says Mark Kennedy, who completed his £75,000 move from Cardiff on Wednesday, will add valuable experience to the Town squad. Kennedy made his fist appearance for the Blues as a half-time sub in Wednesday’s 1-0 victory over Bury. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16815 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16815 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:35:00 +0100 Boss Roy Keane says the knock midfielder Luciano Civelli suffered in Tuesday’s friendly at Leiston is nothing serious. The Argentinian limped off after only six minutes of Town’s 2-0 win against the Ridgeons League side having been on the end of a heavy challenge to the knee which suffered the multi-ligament injury from which the 23-year-old has just returned. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16814 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16814 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:43:00 +0100 Stoke City are again reported to be ready to make a move for Blues skipper Jon Walters. The Potters were linked with the 26-year-old in 2008, although never got as far as making a bid, and again earlier in the summer. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16813 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16813 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:35:00 +0100 A second half Gareth McAuley header gave a strong Blues side a 1-0 friendly victory over Bury Town at Ram Meadow. The home side kept Town on terms in the first half, but the visitors made their superiority show after the break and in the end should have won more comfortably. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16812 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16812 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:21:00 +0100 Town striker Jon Stead is reported to be in talks with Premier League new boys Blackpool. Stead is believed to have turned down the chance to join Bristol City, the Blues having agreed a fee of £200,000 with the Robins. Ipswich Town http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16811 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=16811 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:09:00 +0100 New signing Mark Kennedy is set to make his first appearance for the Blues in this evening’s friendly at Bury Town (KO 7.45pm). Kennedy, whose £75,000 move to Portman Road was confirmed this afternoon, will be in a strong squad also including Brian Murphy, Grant Leadbitter, Gareth McAuley, Carlos Edwards and Jon Walters.