Bullard at Town Today Wed 26th Jan 2011 11:05 TWTD understands that Town are close to completing the loan signing of Hull City midfielder Jimmy Bullard. The 32-year-old is expected at Portman Road today and looks likely to be reunited with his former Wigan boss Paul Jewell in the next few days. |
Drury Confirms Luton Exit Imminent Wed 26th Jan 2011 10:06 Luton midfielder Andy Drury has confirmed that he expects to leave Luton for the Championship this week but says he’s not yet sure which club he will be joining. Town are believed to be the frontrunners for the 27-year-old’s signature but Coventry and Sheffield United have also been linked. |
Jewell Pays Tribute to His Players' Effort, Workrate and Energy Tue 25th Jan 2011 22:57 Boss Paul Jewell paid tribute to his players’ outstanding effort, workrate and energy during their 3-0 Carling Cup semi-final second leg defeat at Arsenal. The Blues were a goal up from the first leg but despite hanging on to their lead for an hour eventually succumbed to Arsene Wenger’s side. |
Arsenal 3-0 Town (3-1 on Agg) Tue 25th Jan 2011 21:55 Town’s Carling Cup Wembley dream finally came to an end as goals from Nicklas Bendtner, Laurent Koscielny and Cesc Fabregas consigned Paul Jewell’s men to a 3-0 semi-final second leg defeat at the Emirates. The Blues, a goal up from the first leg, held out for 151 minutes of both games before conceding two goals in three minutes just after the hour mark and then the third in the 77th minute. |
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Town in Running for St Ledger? Tue 25th Jan 2011 14:03 Town have made an enquiry to Preston North End regarding central defender Sean St Ledger, according to one of this morning’s tabloids. However, the Blues were reportedly put off by the Lilywhites’ £2.5 million asking price. |
Cotterill Expects Further Norris Talks Later This Week Tue 25th Jan 2011 09:48 Portsmouth boss Steve Cotterill says he expects to continue talks aimed at taking Town skipper David Norris to Fratton Park later this week. The Blues are understood to have turned down a £250,000 offer for the midfielder but the Pompey manager claims the 29-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of June, is likely to join his club in the summer if the move doesn't take place this month. |
Szczesny and Healy Both Confident Their Sides Can Go Through Tue 25th Jan 2011 09:17 Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny says he is confident his side can turn around the one-goal deficit when the Blues visit the Emirates for tonight’s Carling Cup semi-final second leg. Town midfielder Colin Healy says the first leg victory has given the Blues the belief that they can reach Wembley. |
Bullard Move in Early Stages Tue 25th Jan 2011 08:58 Town’s move for Hull City midfielder Jimmy Bullard is still very much in its early stages, according to reports in East Yorkshire this morning. Blues boss Paul Jewell is understood to have spoken to his Tigers counterpart Nigel Pearson yesterday regarding his interest in his former Wigan player. |
Jewell Hoping History Repeats Itself Tue 25th Jan 2011 08:37 Paul Jewell is hoping to repeat his 2006 Carling Cup semi-final triumph over Arsenal with Wigan when Town take on the Gunners at the Emirates at the same stage of the competition this evening (BBC2 and BBC HD, 7.30pm). The Blues go into the game a goal up from the first leg, Tamás Priskin’s second half strike having seen them to a 1-0 victory at Portman Road a fortnight ago. |