U18s Defeat Colchester Wed 03rd Aug 2011 13:51 Town’s U18s comfortably beat Colchester United 4-1 at Playford Road on Wednesday morning. A brace from Carel Tiofack plus one each from Jidé Maduako (pictured) and Jon Leddy put the young Blues in a commanding position before a late strike from Gus Mufuta reduced the deficit. |
Jewell Will Decide On Team On Thursday Wed 03rd Aug 2011 11:57 Town boss Paul Jewell says he’ll make the decision on his starting line-up for Saturday’s season opener at Bristol City on Thursday. The Blues manager is still hoping to add to his seven new signings before his squad make the trip to Ashton Gate. |
Naked Sports Show: Ipswich Wanderers Special Wed 03rd Aug 2011 06:35 This evening's Naked Sports Show (ICR FM 6pm) sees host Jeremy Leeburn joined in the studio by Ipswich Wanderers club secretary Mark Bright, press officer Ali Stafford and first team assistant manager Paul Grainger. They will be discussing all things Wanderers, looking ahead to the new season and assessing their pre-season preparations and chances in Ridgeons League Division One. |
West Brom in Fülöp Talks Wed 03rd Aug 2011 00:29 Town and West Brom are reported to be in talks regarding keeper Márton Fülöp moving to the Hawthorns. The Hungarian leaving Portman Road would come as little surprise with the Blues having signed Fulham’s David Stockdale on a season-long loan last week. |
Town Target Slovenian Defender Tue 02nd Aug 2011 23:37 Town are understood to be hoping to sign Slovenian U21 international right-sided defender Aljaž Struna before this weekend’s season opener at Bristol City. The 20-year-old is believed to have been in England to hold talks with the Blues in the last few days. |
Andrews Talks Continue Tue 02nd Aug 2011 22:49 Blackburn’s Republic of Ireland international midfielder Keith Andrews looks set to complete his season-long loan move to Town in the next couple of days. TWTD understands the 30-year-old has already been at Portman Road to talk to manager Paul Jewell with the clubs currently negotiating the terms of the deal. |
Delaney Confirmed in Irish Squad Tue 02nd Aug 2011 16:56 Defender Damien Delaney has been confirmed in the final 25-man Republic of Ireland squad for their friendly against Croatia in Dublin next Wednesday. The call-up confirms that the 30-year-old, who was named in a larger provisional party a fortnight ago, will miss Town's Carling Cup tie against Northampton the previous night. |
No Squad Number for Bullard Tue 02nd Aug 2011 16:27 Former Town loanee Jimmy Bullard has not been allocated a squad number by Hull City for the season ahead. The Blues 2010/11 Player of the Year appears certain to leave the KC Stadium this summer having recently been suspended by the Tigers for an alleged indiscretion during their pre-season trip to Slovenia. |
Clegg: Town Targeting Two Tue 02nd Aug 2011 12:20 Town chief executive Simon Clegg says the Blues are trying to complete the signings of two more players before Saturday’s season opener at Bristol City. The loan signing of Blackburn midfielder Keith Andrews is one of those deals, while the second is likely to be another central defender. |
Mixed Results for Town in Price Survey Tue 02nd Aug 2011 11:33 Portman Road is both the second cheapest and most expensive place to watch Championship football, according to a BBC survey released today. The survey claims that at £23 for a matchday ticket, programme, pie and cup of tea, only Watford’s Vicarage Road, at £17.30, is cheaper, while the Blues’ £59 D Block corporate seat is the most expensive in the division. |