Jewell: Kean Has Shown Great Dignity Fri 17th Aug 2012 06:00 Blues boss Paul Jewell has praised his Blackburn counterpart Steve Kean for the way he’s dealt with the “unwarranted abuse” he’s received during his time in charge at Ewood Park. Town open their Championship campaign with a game against the Lancastrians on Saturday afternoon (KO 3pm). |
Jewell: Greater Emphasis on Passing Fri 17th Aug 2012 06:00 Town manager Paul Jewell says he’s always intended to play football the right way since taking over at Portman Road but says there has been an even greater emphasis on passing ahead of the start of the new season. |
Smith Called Up Thu 16th Aug 2012 18:21 Central defender Tommy Smith has been named in the New Zealand squad for their 2014 World Cup qualifying games in September and October. |
Drury in Contention for Saturday Thu 16th Aug 2012 13:01 Midfielder Andy Drury is available for Saturday's home game with Blackburn having overcome the calf injury which has kept him out of action since the Southend friendly. |
Jewell Hopeful He Could Add to Squad Before Blackburn Clash Thu 16th Aug 2012 12:55 Blues boss Paul Jewell is hopeful that he could add to his squad before Saturday’s opening Championship game of the season at home to Blackburn. Town have lodged a bid for an unnamed player and are waiting for a response from his club. |
Carlisle Date Set Thu 16th Aug 2012 10:31 Town's Capital One Cup second round tie at Carlisle United will be played on Tuesday 28th August (KO 7.45pm). |
Jewell: Owner Still As Committed As Ever Thu 16th Aug 2012 08:00 Blues boss Paul Jewell says owner Marcus Evans remains as committed as ever but admits that there’s not a huge amount of money to spend at present. With the Championship moving towards a Financial Fair Play break-even model, Town are keen to operate within their means going forward having seen other clubs suffering from overstretching themselves. |
Chambers: Wilson a Tremendous Player Thu 16th Aug 2012 06:00 Transfer target Kelvin Wilson would be a terrific addition to the Ipswich squad, according to the current Town player who knows him best. |
Chambers Surprised to Be Senior Man Thu 16th Aug 2012 06:00 Luke Chambers admits he was surprised to find himself one of the elder statesmen of the Ipswich squad upon his arrival last month. |
Extra Competition Will Only Breed Success Thu 16th Aug 2012 06:00 Ipswich new boy Luke Chambers does not believe the current lack of depth to Paul Jewell’s senior squad will stand in the way of success in the new season. |