McParland and Players Shocked By Keane’s Exit Fri 07th Jan 2011 15:18 Caretaker-manager Ian ‘Charlie’ McParland says Town’s coaches and players were shocked to hear of manager Roy Keane’s sacking when they arrived at Playford Road this morning. McParland will take charge of a much-weakened Blues side in the FA Cup at Chelsea on Sunday with midfielder Jake Livermore also now ruled out of the trip to Stamford Bridge. |
Clegg: New Manager In the Coming Days Fri 07th Jan 2011 12:05 Chief executive Simon Clegg says he hopes to appoint Town’s new manager in the coming days. Clegg was speaking at a Portman Road press conference this morning where he confirmed Roy Keane’s exit from the club. |
Keane Disappointed to Be Leaving Town Fri 07th Jan 2011 11:50 Former Town boss Roy Keane says he is hugely disappointed to be leaving Portman Road. The Irishman was told that his time with the Blues was at an end yesterday via a phone call from club owner and chairman Marcus Evans. |
Keane Exit Confirmed Fri 07th Jan 2011 11:20 Town have confirmed that manager Roy Keane's contract as been "amicably terminated" after 20 months in charge at Portman Road. The Blues boss had been under pressure for some weeks after Town’s plummet down the table to 19th after a good start to the season had seen them reach second. |
Press Conference This Morning Fri 07th Jan 2011 08:33 Town have called a press conference for 11am where it is expected they will confirm Roy Keane's departure from the club, as reported overnight. |
Keane Leaves Town Thu 06th Jan 2011 22:52 TWTD understands that Town manager Roy Keane has parted company with the club. The Blues boss has been under pressure with Town having dropped to 19th in the Championship despite a promising start to the season which saw them hit second. |
Colback Recalled By Sunderland But Livermore Gets Cup Nod Thu 06th Jan 2011 16:28 Midfielder Jack Colback has been recalled by Sunderland ahead of the Black Cats' FA Cup third round tie against Notts County at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. Better news for the Blues is that Jake Livermore has been given permission to play for Town in their tie at Chelsea on Sunday. |
Town Will Be In Fourth Round Draw Thu 06th Jan 2011 15:10 Town will definitely be in the draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup regardless of what happens at Chelsea on Sunday with the balls due to be taken from the velvet bag late in the first half of their third round tie. |
Southampton Join Swansea in Targeting Priskin Thu 06th Jan 2011 10:38 TWTD understands that League One Southampton have joined Swansea in chasing Town striker Tamás Priskin. The Hungarian has failed to make the Blues 18 since a lacklustre performance from the bench at Preston a month ago. |
QPR's Leigertwood Linked Thu 06th Jan 2011 09:35 Town are targeting QPR midfielder Mikele Leigertwood, according to a report in one of this morning’s tabloids. The 28-year-old is currently on loan with Reading but his spell ends on January 25th. |