McAuley a Doubt for Northern Ireland Sat 27th Feb 2010 19:23 Central defender Gareth McAuley could be forced to miss Northern Ireland’s friendly in Albania on Wednesday due to a groin injury which was hampering him during Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Bristol City. The former skipper thought that Robins keeper Dean Gerken got a touch on Connor Wickham’s late long throw which ended up in the net but was ruled out by referee Nigel Miller. |
Managers Praise City Keeper Gerken Sat 27th Feb 2010 19:07 Both managers praised Bristol City keeper Dean Gerken for his superb display as the Blues and Robins drew 0-0 at Portman Road. The former Colchester man made a string of saves to prevent Town taking all three points. |
Stead Nets First For Coventry Sat 27th Feb 2010 17:45 On-loan striker Jon Stead netted the first goal of his loan spell at Coventry as the Sky Blues beat Scunthorpe 2-1 at the Ricoh Arena. Stead put his side in front in the 55th minute with a low shot from inside the area. |
Town 0-0 Bristol City Sat 27th Feb 2010 17:04 Town and Bristol City played out their second 0-0 draw of the season at Portman Road with the Blues unlucky not to take all three points. Jack Colback hit the post in the second half, then in the final minute the Blues thought that Robins keeper Dean Gerken, the man of the match by some distance, had punched Connor Wickham’s long throw into his own net only for referee Nigel Miller to decide the former Colchester man hadn’t got a touch. |
Clegg: Town in Cash Positive Position After January Dealings Sat 27th Feb 2010 10:09 Chief executive Simon Clegg says the Blues were in a “cash positive position” after the January transfer window loan deals which saw strikers Daryl Murphy and David Healy come in from Premier League Sunderland and Jon Stead, Alex Bruce and Tamás Priskin move out on a short-term basis to Championship sides Coventry, Leicester and QPR. |
Season Ticket Prices Frozen Sat 27th Feb 2010 07:00 Town have frozen season ticket prices for 2010/11 at the same level as this year. The Blues are again offering an eight-month interest free payment scheme and the Premiership Cashback offer is included for supporters who renew before the April 10th early bird deadline. |
Histon Eyeing Upson Fri 26th Feb 2010 23:10 TWTD understands that Cambridgeshire-based Blue Square Premier side Histon were at Wednesday's reserve defeat to Wycombe at Playford Road to keep an eye on Town midfielder Ed Upson. |
Academy Games With Portsmouth Off Fri 26th Feb 2010 17:35 Saturday morning's U18 and U16 games against Portsmouth have been called off due to waterlogged pitches at Playford Road. |
Thatcher Contract Settled Fri 26th Feb 2010 15:50 Town chief executive Simon Clegg has confirmed that the club have settled defender Ben Thatcher’s contract. The former Wales international’s deal was due to end in the summer. |
Keane Waiting on Injured Trio Ahead of Bristol City Clash Fri 26th Feb 2010 13:24 Town boss Roy Keane is keeping the identities of three injured players under wraps ahead of the Blues’ first home game in three weeks against Bristol City on Saturday. The mystery trio are all doubts as Town looked to push on into mid-table and away from the Championship danger zone. |