U18s Hammer Birmingham Sat 09th Apr 2011 16:01 Town's U18s comfortably beat Birmingham City 4-0 at Playford Road on Saturday afternoon. Three of the Blues' four goals came from defenders released this week, centre-half Josh Meekings (pictured) netting twice and full-back Rory McKeown one, while first-year scholar Callum Bennett, also a defender, scored the other. |
Jewell Realistic on Early Additions Sat 09th Apr 2011 14:21 Town manager Paul Jewell says that ideally he’d love to have all his summer signings at the club when pre-season training starts on June 29th but admits that that’s not a realistic prospect. The Blues boss says he has his summer plans in place and has held long meetings with owner and chairman Marcus Evans as he looks towards his first full season in charge at Portman Road. |
Delaney's Agent Holds Talks Sat 09th Apr 2011 10:15 Blues boss Paul Jewell has revealed that Damien Delaney’s agent was at Portman Road earlier in the week for talks with chief executive Simon Clegg regarding the Irish international defender’s new contract. There appears to have been no significant progress with any of the senior players who have been offered new deals, although the Town manager is hopeful more will be known next week. |
Jewell Confirms Whight Offered Pro Deal Sat 09th Apr 2011 08:51 Town boss Paul Jewell has confirmed that academy first-year scholar Joe Whight has been offered a professional contract, as revealed by TWTD on Wednesday. Former Copleston High School pupil Whight has been handed a two-year deal. |
Jewell Set to Talk to O'Dea About Future Sat 09th Apr 2011 08:50 Paul Jewell says he will speak to on-loan Celtic defender Darren O’Dea in the next fortnight regarding the Irish international’s future. The Dubliner has been on loan at Portman Road for the season but has been in and out of the side under Jewell and former manager Roy Keane. |
Jewell to Speak to West Ham About Dyer Extension Sat 09th Apr 2011 08:48 Blues boss Paul Jewell says he will speak to West Ham regarding Kieron Dyer extending his loan at Portman Road for a second month. Dyer has made one start and two sub appearances since returning to his home-town club a month ago. |
Quinn Back from Hospital Sat 09th Apr 2011 08:46 Released Town midfielder Alan Quinn recently spent time in hospital after picking up an infection having undergone his second groin operation of the season. Boss Paul Jewell says the Irishman spent “four or five days” in a hospital in Leicester. |
Ramsey Inducted into Hall of Fame Sat 09th Apr 2011 08:24 Sir Alf Ramsey was inducted into Town’s Hall of Fame at last night’s players’ reunion dinner at Portman Road. England’s 1966 World Cup boss received a special merit award, as did his 1961/62 championship-winning Blues side, while six players were added to the Hall of Fame’s ranks. |
Wickham Delighted to Extend Contract Fri 08th Apr 2011 16:56 Striker Connor Wickham says he’s delighted to have put pen to paper on an extension to his contract aimed at keeping him at Portman Road until 2014. Blues boss Paul Jewell revealed that the 18-year-old had further committed himself to the club this morning. |
U18s Face Birmingham Fri 08th Apr 2011 16:05 Town’s U18s are in action against Birmingham City at Playford Road over Saturday lunchtime (KO noon). |