Jewell Has a Lot of Respect for Hull Chief Sat 19th Feb 2011 09:08 Town boss Paul Jewell says he has a lot of respect for Hull City’s head of football operations Adam Pearson, who was his chairman during his time as manager at Derby. |
Jewell a Big Fan of Play-Offs Sat 19th Feb 2011 08:58 Paul Jewell says he’s a big fan of the play-offs, unlike former Blues boss Joe Royle. The current Town manager says the system ensures there are fewer dead games towards the end of a season. |
Osman Faces East Anglian Derby on Return to Town Fri 18th Feb 2011 15:06 Russell Osman faces an East Anglian derby in his first game in charge of the U18s when the youngsters take on Norwich City at Playford Road on Saturday morning (KO 11am). |
Wickham in Running for Fans' Award Fri 18th Feb 2011 14:59 Town striker Connor Wickham is in the running for the ESPN PFA Fans' Championship Player of the Month award for February in the wake of his superb goal against Sheffield United and then his first ever senior hat-trick at Doncaster in midweek. |
McAuley Wants to Stay Fri 18th Feb 2011 14:30 Central defender Gareth McAuley has reiterated his desire to remain with the club. McAuley, who scored on his 100th league appearance for the Blues on Tuesday, is out of contract at the end of the season and, along with skipper David Norris, turned down the offer of a new deal before Christmas. |
Jewell Set to Give Drury Full Debut Against Hull Fri 18th Feb 2011 12:34 Boss Paul Jewell looks set to give January signing Andy Drury his first start for the Blues when Hull City visit Portman Road on Saturday. Town are without midfielder Jimmy Bullard, who is unavailable under the terms of his loan from the Tigers, while skipper David Norris is out with knee and ankle injuries. |
O'Connor Back in Training Fri 18th Feb 2011 09:40 Midfielder or full-back Shane O’Connor was due back in training yesterday having been out of action since a bout of suspected appendicitis forced him out of the Republic of Ireland U21 squad almost a fortnight ago. |
Jewell: Connor Has Great Maturity Fri 18th Feb 2011 08:51 Boss Paul Jewell has praised 17-year-old striker Connor Wickham for his maturity and the way he is coping with being in the media spotlight at such a young age. The England U21 international made more headlines when he netted his first ever hat-trick at Doncaster with Tottenham subsequently reported to be the front-runners for his signature. |
Kiwomya Watches Southend Youngster Thu 17th Feb 2011 23:48 Reserve team boss Chris Kiwomya was spotted at Southend’s 3-2 victory over Wycombe Wanderers on Tuesday with 18-year-old Shrimpers’ midfielder Kane Ferdinand believed to be the reason for his trip to Roots Hall. Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, Brighton and Hove Albion and Charlton are also believed to have been eyeing the Republic of Ireland U19 international. |
Former Blue Clarke Dies Thu 17th Feb 2011 19:04 Town have announced the death of former player George Clarke at the age of 89. Clarke played for the Blues between 1946/47 and 1953/54, making 37 starts and scoring one goal. |