Williams Appointment Result of Jewell and Clegg Discussions Thu 12th Jul 2012 19:30 Blues chief executive Simon Clegg says the appointment of new fitness consultant Steve Williams came out of discussions between himself and manager Paul Jewell. The 36-year-old double Olympic rowing Gold medallist joined the club on a part-time basis working with fitness coach Andy Liddell last week. |
Edwards to Remain Skipper Thu 12th Jul 2012 15:09 Town manager Paul Jewell says he has no plans to replace Carlos Edwards as captain. The signing of former Nottingham Forest skipper Luke Chambers had led to speculation that the 26-year-old might be handed the armband. |
Jewell Very Impressed By Hewitt Thu 12th Jul 2012 07:00 Blues boss Paul Jewell says new signing Elliott Hewitt impressed him a great deal when he watched him in action for Macclesfield and the Welsh U21s last season. The 18-year-old, who is recovering from hip operations he underwent while with the Silkmen, signed a three-year contract at the end of May after moving for an initial £250,000 fee. |
Heaton at Town For Holland Tour? Thu 12th Jul 2012 01:04 Former Cardiff City keeper Tom Heaton could join the Blues in time for next week’s two-game tour of Holland, according to a report in Wales. Heaton is a free agent having left the Bluebirds after turning down new terms at the end of last season and having had a contract offer cancelled after last week’s change of ownership and management at Watford. |
Sonko Turns Down China Move Wed 11th Jul 2012 22:55 TWTD understands that released former Blues defender Ibrahima Sonko has turned down a lucrative seven-figure offer to spend a season with a club in China. |
Town Target Tottenham's Aussie Kid Wed 11th Jul 2012 20:31 TWTD understands that Tottenham youngster Massimo Luongo is amongst the players manager Paul Jewell is hoping to bring to Portman Road ahead of the start of the new season. The 19-year-old Australian midfielder is available on a season-long loan. |
Town Amongst Several Sides Eyeing Keeper Say Swedish Club Wed 11th Jul 2012 18:01 Town are one of a number of British clubs to have shown interest in Hammarby IF keeper Johannes Hopf, according to the Swedish club’s sporting director Gustaf Grauers. The Blues, Swindon, Charlton and Hibernian are all said to have been eyeing the 6ft 5in tall stopper. |
Some Matchday Prices Cut Wed 11th Jul 2012 14:31 Town have cut some of their matchday ticket prices for 2012/13 season by around 20% and frozen some others. In the wake of last season’s ticketing trials, the club has reduced standard Grade C game adult prices to £20, £25 and £30 with seats for the opening match of the campaign against Blackburn on Saturday 18th August amongst those set at those levels. Grade A, B and D prices are frozen. |
Jewell: Media Haven't Picked Up on Targets Wed 11th Jul 2012 14:19 Blues boss Paul Jewell says that the media are yet to pick up on the identities of some of his summer transfer targets. The Town manager, who has already added central defender Luke Chambers and right-back Elliott Hewitt to his squad, says quality players who are available are proving hard to find. |
Chopra Targeting 25-30 Goals Wed 11th Jul 2012 11:39 Fitter-than-ever striker Michael Chopra has set himself an ambitious target of scoring 25-30 goals for the Blues next season. The 28-year-old says he is feeling very good about himself as he goes into what he says is a “big, big” year for him. |