Wellens Glad to Be Back Playing Tue 09th Oct 2012 15:34 New loan midfielder Richie Wellens says he was glad to be back playing on the Portman Road turf at the weekend, even if it hasn’t always been a happy hunting ground for him. The 32-year-old Leicester man, who made his Blues debut in the 2-1 loss to Cardiff, had been sidelined having undergone knee surgery in the summer. |
Town Had 'No Intention' Of Stopping Fanzine Sales Tue 09th Oct 2012 14:12 Town say there was no intention to try to stop supporters from selling the one-off Turnstile Blues fanzine at the ground prior to Saturday’s match against Cardiff City. One seller was spoken to by police officers, telling him they had been asked to do so by the club, and says he was threatened with arrest if he didn't move on. |
Sheepshanks: New National Centre Will Help England to Compete Tue 09th Oct 2012 12:57 Former Town chairman David Sheepshanks says the FA’s new National Football Centre at St George's Park will help England to get ahead of the likes of France and Spain. Sheepshanks, who is the chairman at St George’s Park, was speaking as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge opened the £105 million, 330-acre facility in Staffordshire which will be home to 24 senior and junior England teams. |
Reserves in Action at Walsham Tue 09th Oct 2012 10:06 A Town reserves side will be in action at Walsham-le-Willows’ Summer Road ground on Wednesday 17th October in the first round of the Suffolk FA Premier Cup, sponsored by John Banks in the Community (KO 7.45pm). Former Blue Gavin Johnson is a current member of the Thurlow Nunn League Premier Division club’s squad. |
Jewell Happy With Scouting Set-Up Tue 09th Oct 2012 06:00 Boss Paul Jewell says he’s happy with his current scouting set-up despite being a man shorter than he had planned last season. |
Jewell: Loanee Situation Not Ideal Mon 08th Oct 2012 16:43 Town boss Paul Jewell has admitted that the loan situation is not ideal but says he needs to bring in experienced players rather than “younger, hungry” signings until the Blues’ league position is more secure. The additions of Richie Wellens, DJ Campbell and Bilel Mohsni late last week took the total of loanees to seven. |
Clegg and Carlos at Supporters Club AGM Mon 08th Oct 2012 09:53 Chief executive Simon Clegg, skipper Carlos Edwards and a member of the coaching staff will be the guests at the Official Supporters Club’s AGM on Wednesday 24th October in the Legends Bar at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm). As in previous years, the trio will answer fans’ questions from the floor. |
Chambers, Murphy and Milton at London Branch AGM Mon 08th Oct 2012 09:36 Luke Chambers, Daryl Murphy and Simon Milton will be the guests of honour at the London branch of the Supporters Club’s AGM on Wednesday 17th October at the Lamb Tavern, Leadenhall Market, EC3V 1LR (7pm). |
Jewell: We'll Lift Players During Break Mon 08th Oct 2012 06:00 Town boss Paul Jewell says he’ll spend the international break trying to lift his players for the trip to Hull City and the home game against his former club Derby County which follow the two-week gap. The break gives the Blues’ new loanees — Richie Wellens, DJ Campbell and Bilel Mohsni — a chance to work on their fitness and with their new team-mates. |
Evans Still Backing Jewell Despite Cardiff Defeat Sat 06th Oct 2012 20:52 Town boss Paul Jewell was given the backing of owner Marcus Evans after the Blues’ 2-1 home defeat to Cardiff City. Keeper Scott Loach was at fault on both goals as the Bluebirds came from behind after DJ Campbell’s controversial opener just before the break. |