Town Target Villa Defender Mon 22nd Aug 2011 23:19 Town are reported to want to take Aston Villa centre-half Shane Lowry on loan. The 22-year-old is understood to be available with the Blues having watched him in reserves action tonight with a view to getting a deal done as soon as Tuesday. |
Kennedy: Players Need to Look at Themselves Mon 22nd Aug 2011 11:37 Mark Kennedy says he and his fellow Town players need to take a “long hard look” at themselves after the Blues’ recent heavy defeats. The former Ireland international apologised to fans for Saturday’s latest thrashing at Peterborough. |
Leddy in Irish Squad Mon 22nd Aug 2011 11:04 Academy midfielder Jon Leddy has been named in the Republic of Ireland U17 squad for two friendlies against Serbia in Wexford on Tuesday 13th and Thursday 15th September. Leddy, who has previously won caps at U16 level, was amongst this summer’s intake of first-year scholars. |
Bets are Back On Mon 22nd Aug 2011 10:52 Town have confirmed that the Clacton-based Bobby Swift Bookmakers will be running betting services at Portman Road this season, as reported by TWTD a fortnight ago. Ladbrokes, who previously provided betting services, pulled out of all Football League grounds in the summer. |
Jewell: We're In There Fighting For Jimmy Mon 22nd Aug 2011 09:05 Boss Paul Jewell says the Blues are “in there fighting” to bring former loanee Jimmy Bullard back to Portman Road having spoken to his agent on Friday. The Town manager continues his search for new players with centre-halves remaining top of his list. |
Stockdale Rumours Rubbish Sun 21st Aug 2011 09:24 Loan keeper David Stockdale has dismissed rumours claiming that he is to return to Fulham in the wake of Town’s recent heavy defeats to Southampton and Peterborough. |