Town 2-3 Doncaster Rovers Sat 05th Nov 2011 17:15 Second half goals from Josh Carson and Michael Chopra weren’t enough to stop the Blues from falling to a 3-2 defeat to Doncaster at Portman Road. Dismal Town were very much second best before the break with El-Hadji Diouf (2) and Billy Sharp putting the South Yorkshiremen 3-0 in front at half-time. |
Jewell Praise for Town Fans' Support of Chopra Sat 05th Nov 2011 09:40 Blues manager Paul Jewell has praised Town fans for the support they have given to striker Michael Chopra since news of his battle against his gambling addition broke just over a week ago. The 27-year-old frontman is set to make his first appearance at Portman Road since then when the Blues take on Doncaster Rovers this afternoon. |
Jewell Reunited With Bradford Old Boy Sat 05th Nov 2011 09:25 Doncaster boss Dean Saunders is someone Town manager Paul Jewell knows well, having signed him during his time in charge of Bradford City. Saunders, a free recruit from Benfica when Jewell added him to his Bantams squad, took over from Sean O’Driscoll at the Keepmoat Stadium in September. |
U18s Face Portsmouth Fri 04th Nov 2011 16:33 Town’s U18s are in action against Portsmouth at the Wellington Sports Ground in Eastleigh on Saturday morning (KO 11am). |
Ingimarsson Looking to Make His Mark After Frustrating Start to Town Career Fri 04th Nov 2011 15:08 Central defender Ãvar Ingimarsson admits that he’s had a frustrating time since joining the Blues on a free transfer in the summer after his release by Reading. The 34-year-old Icelander suffered a thigh injury which caused him to miss much of pre-season but was back in action in time to make his debut at Bristol City on the opening day of the campaign, only to break down again in the days following the 3-0 win at Ashton Gate. |
Jewell Facing Selection Dilemmas Ahead of Doncaster Clash Fri 04th Nov 2011 14:40 Town boss Paul Jewell faces selection dilemmas ahead of Saturday’s home game against Doncaster Rovers with the Blues suffering from injuries and a loss of form. Ibrahima Sonko, Lee Bowyer and Damien Delaney are all out, while Nathan Ellington and Daryl Murphy are doubts. |
Scotland Not Taking Doncaster Lightly Fri 04th Nov 2011 12:09 Striker Jason Scotland says the Blues shouldn’t expect an easy game on Saturday, despite Doncaster currently sitting at the bottom of the Championship. The former Trinidad and Tobago international looks set to start alongside Michael Chopra up front for Town. |
Life’s a Pitch Live from Family Football Festival Fri 04th Nov 2011 11:24 BBC Radio Suffolk’s Life’s a Pitch will be broadcast live from the Family Football Festival being staged in Alderman Park prior to Saturday’s game against Doncaster Rovers. The programme, which runs from midday to 2pm, is presented by Mark Murphy with regular guests Town legend Kevin Beattie, football’s youngest pundit Tractorboy and TWTD’s Phil Ham. |
Evans Set for Carson Contract Talks Fri 04th Nov 2011 08:42 Town owner Marcus Evans is set to hold a meeting with midfielder Josh Carson’s agent regarding a new contract for the Northern Ireland international. The 18-year-old’s current terms are up at the end of the season. |
Lavery in Bradford Talks Thu 03rd Nov 2011 22:30 TWTD understands that departing Town striker Caolan Lavery is in talks with League Two Bradford City. Yesterday, Blues boss Paul Jewell revealed that the Northern Ireland U21 international had told the club he was moving on having been offered terms by a League Two side. |