Jewell to Target Holding Midfielder Wed 13th Apr 2011 13:18
Blues boss Paul Jewell says he will look to sign a holding midfielder over the summer to try to take the pressure off his defenders next season. The Town manager feels his backline is often left exposed when opposition sides break, particularly at Portman Road as was the case in last night’s 3-3 draw with Middlesbrough. |
Naked Football Show Tonight Wed 13th Apr 2011 11:21
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 joined in the studio by Canadian Blue Sean Lawes and The Claw. |
Edwards Backs New National Boss Wed 13th Apr 2011 09:55
Town midfielder-turned-full-back Carlos Edwards has welcomed the appointment of veteran German coach Otto Pfister as Trinidad and Tobago’s new manager. The 32-year-old has won 78 caps for his country, scoring four goals, and says he has no intention of retiring from international football. |
Jewell: It Could Have Ended Seven Each Tue 12th Apr 2011 22:56
Town boss Paul Jewell felt his side’s 3-3 home draw with Middlesbrough could have ended seven each with both sides having plenty of chances in addition to their goals. The Blues manager was less than impressed with his team’s defending, which he thought was uncharacteristically poor, but was pleased with their spirit as they came from 3-1 down. |
Town 3-3 Middlesbrough Tue 12th Apr 2011 22:21
Grant Leadbitter netted twice, the second a penalty, and Connor Wickham once as the Blues drew 3-3 at home to Middlesbrough. Leadbitter put the Blues in front early on, but two goals in a minute just before the break from Andy Halliday and Scott McDonald saw the visitors into a surprise lead. Boro extended their lead after the restart via Andrew Taylor but Connor Wickham and then Leadbitter from the spot levelled with both teams having opportunities to win it late on. |
Pre-Season Tour Dates Set Tue 12th Apr 2011 17:42
Town have confirmed the dates of this summer’s pre-season games in Holland but not yet the opponents. |
Carson Could Get New Deal Tue 12th Apr 2011 14:54
Blues boss Paul Jewell says Town are likely to extend midfielder Josh Carson’s two-year contract when he turns 18 in June. The Northern Irish youngster quietly signed his first professional deal last summer after impressing in his first year as an academy scholar at Playford Road. |
Keane Book Competition Over Tue 12th Apr 2011 14:52
TWTD's competition to win a copy of Ian Oxborrow’s new book Eggshells: Roy Keane at Ipswich Town 2009-2011 has ended. |
Jewell Could Look at Dyer Again in Summer Tue 12th Apr 2011 14:13
Blues boss Paul Jewell has confirmed that he would be interested in bringing loan midfielder Kieron Dyer back to Portman Road in the summer if he was available. The 32-year-old finished his one-month loan back at Town at the weekend and returned to West Ham where his contract is up at the end of the season. |
Martin Could Return for Boro Clash Tue 12th Apr 2011 12:35
Town boss Paul Jewell has hinted that he could recall midfielder Lee Martin to his side when the Blues take on Middlesbrough at Portman Road tonight looking to win four league games in a row for the first time since 2004. Martin has missed the last two matches having been suspended after picking up his 10th booking of the season. |
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