Calling Blues in the South West Wed 10th Jul 2013 10:44 University of Bath-based Blues supporter James Farthing is gauging interest in setting up a South West of England branch of the Supporters Club. While there are branches all over the UK and world, there currently isn’t one in that part of the country. |
O'Driscoll Disappointed to Lose Anderson Wed 10th Jul 2013 09:34 Bristol City boss Sean O’Driscoll says he was disappointed to lose new Blues signing Paul Anderson, who moved to Portman Road in a swap deal which saw Jay Emmanuel-Thomas move the other way earlier in the week. |
Connor Looking for Progression at Crawley Wed 10th Jul 2013 09:17 Assistant boss Terry Connor is looking for the Blues to step up their performance when they take on Crawley Town at the Broadfield Stadium in their second pre-season friendly this evening (KO 7.45pm). Mick McCarthy’s right-hand man wants to see a progression from Saturday’s 2-0 victory at Shelbourne. |
Connor: Know the Score! Tue 09th Jul 2013 09:17 Assistant boss Terry Connor was amused to hear midfielder Luke Hyam’s comments on the tough pre-season workout he and the rest of the squad were put through while in Ireland last week. |
Edwards and Trinidad and Tobago Draw Tue 09th Jul 2013 08:57 Blues skipper Carlos Edwards played the full 90 minutes as Trinidad and Tobago began their CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign by drawing 2-2 with El Salvador in New Jersey overnight. The 34-year-old was winning his 85th cap but was making his debut in the competition. |
JET: O'Driscoll a Big Factor Mon 08th Jul 2013 17:22 Former Blues midfielder Jay Emmanuel-Thomas says the chance to work under Sean O’Driscoll at Bristol City was a big influence on his decision to join the Robins. The 22-year-old, who completed a swap involving winger Paul Anderson earlier today, previously played for O’Driscoll during a loan spell at Doncaster while an Arsenal player. |
New Boy Anderson Delighted Mon 08th Jul 2013 15:40 New signing Paul Anderson says he’s delighted to be a Town player having completed his swap move to the Blues earlier today. The 24-year-old has signed a two-year deal with Jay Emmanuel-Thomas moving to Bristol City. |
Swap Deal Complete Mon 08th Jul 2013 15:13 Town and Bristol City have completed the deal which sees Jay Emmanuel-Thomas move to Ashton Gate and winger Paul Anderson join the Blues. Both players have signed two-year contracts with their new clubs. |
FA Fine JET Mon 08th Jul 2013 13:28 [Now former] Town midfielder Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been fined £3,000 and warned as to his future conduct by the FA after a Tweet which was deemed to have been “improper and/or brought the game into disrepute”, breaking Rule E3. The 22-year-old is close to completing a switch to Bristol City with winger Paul Anderson moving in the opposite direction. |
Murphy Delighted to Get Off the Mark Mon 08th Jul 2013 12:57 Striker Daryl Murphy was delighted to get off the mark in Saturday’s first pre-season friendly at Shelbourne, back in his native Ireland. The frontman netted both goals in the second half as Town ran out 2-0 victors, having been one of 11 subs at the break. |