England Call Well Deserved Mon 08th Aug 2011 13:06 Blues boss Paul Jewell says David Stockdale’s call into the England squad for Wednesday's friendly with Holland at Wembley is well deserved, even if he’d rather the 25-year-old wasn’t spending time away from Portman Road. The on-loan Fulham man is one of only two senior goalkeepers at the club with Márton Fülöp joining West Brom on a free transfer at the weekend. |
Delaney Should Be Back for Hull Mon 08th Aug 2011 12:44 Town boss Paul Jewell says central defender Damien Delaney should be fit for Saturday’s home game against his former club Hull City despite being withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad due to the ankle injury he suffered at Bristol City at the weekend. |
Town Linked With Dundee United Youngster Mon 08th Aug 2011 10:16 Town have been linked with a move for Dundee United midfielder Scott Allan. Scottish reports claim the Blues are set to make an offer for the 19-year-old by the end of the week having been amongst a host of clubs who watched the highly-rated youngster in action during Saturday’s home draw with St Mirren. |
Cropper on Bench for Northampton Clash Mon 08th Aug 2011 09:33 Town boss Paul Jewell has confirmed that US U20 international keeper Cody Cropper will be on the bench for the first time when the Blues take on Northampton in the first round of the Carling Cup on Tuesday (KO 7.45pm). Arran Lee-Barrett is the only available senior keeper available and will start, with first choice David Stockdale on England duty and in any case ineligible for the Carling Cup and with Márton Fülöp having joined West Brom. |
Jewell Plays Down Wright Interest Mon 08th Aug 2011 07:35 Boss Paul Jewell has played down speculation that former Blue Richard Wright might join the club as the replacement for Márton Fülöp, who joined West Brom on a free transfer on Saturday, signing a one-year deal. Wright, a free agent having been released by Sheffield United, is currently on trial at Cardiff, where ex-Town keeper-coach James Hollman is now employed. |
Jewell: Victory Will Boost Confidence Mon 08th Aug 2011 07:22 Manager Paul Jewell believes Saturday’s opening day 3-0 victory at Bristol City will have given his squad a major confidence boost but says his players weren’t getting carried away in the dressing room afterwards. The Blues boss has said he needs to instil a winning mentality in the squad after a number of underachieving seasons. |
Delaney Out of Irish Squad Sun 07th Aug 2011 15:44 Town defender Damien Delaney has been withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad for their friendly against Croatia in Dublin on Wednesday due to the ankle injury he suffered in Saturday's 3-0 win at Bristol City. |
U18s Win at Whitton Sat 06th Aug 2011 22:52 A Town U18 side beat Whitton United 4-3 in an entertaining match at the King George V Playing Field on Saturday afternoon. Jon Leddy (pictured) put Town ahead before goals from Chris Williams and Kevin Inglis gave the hosts the lead. Jack Simmons and Elliot Scotcher then restored Town’s advantage before Marcus Josiah equalised, prior to an unfortunate own goal from Robbie Knott giving the Blues’ youngsters the win. |
Stockdale in England Squad Sat 06th Aug 2011 22:25 Town’s loanee keeper David Stockdale has been named in the England squad for Wednesday’s friendly with Holland at Wembley. The 25-year-old has previously been called up twice but is yet to make his full international debut. |
Jewell Happy But Not Satisfied Sat 06th Aug 2011 17:49 Town manager Paul Jewell was happy but not satisfied after his side got their season off to the perfect start with a 3-0 victory at Bristol City which took them to the top of the Championship. The Blues boss says he’s not getting carried away by one victory, which was watched by owner and chairman Marcus Evans. |