Joe: Lack of Cutting Edge Sat 07th Jan 2006 20:52 Boss Joe Royle bemoaned his side's lack of a cutting edge after their FA Cup exit at the hands of Portsmouth. The resurgent Blues impressed and were unfortunate to lose the game 1-0, Uruguayan striker Dario Silva netting in the first half. |
Town 0-1 Portsmouth Sat 07th Jan 2006 18:53 Unlucky Town's 2005/06 FA Cup campaign came to an end at the third round stage as Portsmouth left Portman Road with a 1-0 victory. Dario Silva scored the goal in the 36th minute, but the Blues controlled most of the game with Jason De Vos hitting the post in the second half. |
Barron Handed Cup Start Fri 06th Jan 2006 15:25 Boss Joe Royle has confirmed that left-back Scott Barron will start Saturday's FA Cup third round tie at home to Portsmouth. Royle, the last English manager to win the trophy with Everton back in 1995, is keen for the Blues enjoy a rare cup run this season. |
U18s Face Hammers Fri 06th Jan 2006 14:43 Town's U18s face West Ham on Saturday morning at their Little Heath training ground (KO 11am). Earlier in the season, the young Blues thrashed the Hammers 5-1 at Playford Road with Liam Craig scoring a hat-trick and Cathal Lordan and Billy Clarke grabbing one each. |
Town Close to Signing Lee Fri 06th Jan 2006 11:36 Boss Joe Royle says he is "very, very hopeful" that the Blues will sign Cardiff City striker Alan Lee on a permanent deal next week. The two clubs are currently negotiating a fee for the Irish international. |