Jewell Out to Prove Point Sat 07th Apr 2012 08:38 Blues boss Paul Jewell returns to his old club Derby today looking to prove a point to Rams fans but more than anyone else to himself. The Town manager endured a torrid spell at Pride Park between November 2007 and December 2008, winning only 12 of his 58 games in charge. |
Lee-Barrett Happy With Performances Fri 06th Apr 2012 10:56 Arran Lee-Barrett may have been in and out of the Ipswich first team this season — but overall the goalkeeper is satisfied with how the season has gone. |
Jewell Targeting Fewer Summer Signings Fri 06th Apr 2012 10:51 Blues boss Paul Jewell says he wants to get to the stage where Town are making a few signings each summer rather than making the wholesale changes which have characterised the last couple of close seasons. The Town manager, who played down suggestions he might move for Peterborough pair Paul Taylor and George Boyd, says a squad is freshened up by new signings but when 13 players are added in one go as happened at Portman Road last summer, it takes time for them to gel. |
Town Start Easter Fixtures at Jewell's Old Club Derby Fri 06th Apr 2012 10:15 Boss Paul Jewell returns to his former club Derby as the Blues start their Easter fixtures at Pride Park on Saturday. The Town manager was with the Rams from November 2007 to December 2008 but managed only 12 wins in his 58 games in charge. |
Lee-Barrett: Season Has Been Challenging Fri 06th Apr 2012 09:19 Arran Lee-Barrett has described his stop-start season as “challenging” as he looks to play in Town’s remaining six games and clock up more appearances than any of his goalkeeping rivals. |
Jewell Looking to Keep Smith, Murphy and Leadbitter at Town Thu 05th Apr 2012 16:49 Boss Paul Jewell has revealed that out of contract central defender Tommy Smith will be offered a deal with the Blues and that he hopes to keep loanee Daryl Murphy at Portman Road next season. The Town manager says owner Marcus Evans has spoken to midfielder Grant Leadbitter as the Blues look to try to see off interest from the likes of Middlesbrough and Brighton. |
Fully Fit Squad for Jewell's Return to Derby Thu 05th Apr 2012 14:15 Blues boss Paul Jewell returns to his old club Derby on Saturday with a fully fit squad but is considering changes as his side go into two games in three days. Town, who face Leicester at home on Monday, have only just ended their March run of eight matches, which the Blues manager felt was a lot to ask of his squad. |
Mogga Not Commenting on Leadbitter Link Thu 05th Apr 2012 13:50 Middlesbrough boss Tony Mowbray has refused to either confirm nor deny his interest in Blues midfielder Grant Leadbitter. The Teessiders are believed to be close to agreeing a deal with the out-of-contract former Sunderland man, who has also been linked with Brighton and Hove Albion. |
Leadbitter Linked With Brighton Thu 05th Apr 2012 09:33 Brighton and Hove Albion have been linked with a summer move for Blues midfielder Grant Leadbitter. The 26-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season with Middlesbrough understood to be strong favourites for his signature. |
Jewell Wants Permanent Number One Thu 05th Apr 2012 09:24 Town boss Paul Jewell has confirmed that he’ll be looking to secure a new keeper on a permanent basis in the summer. This season four different players have worn the gloves with David Stockdale and Alex McCarthy having had loan spells cut short when they were recalled early by parent clubs Fulham and Reading. |