McGhee Has Fond Memories of Portman Road Wed 15th Aug 2012 11:40 Bristol Rovers manager Mark McGhee said he has fond memories of Portman Road from his playing days after his side were beaten 3-1 by the Blues in the Capital One Cup last night. McGhee was a member of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Aberdeen team which knocked then-holders Town out of the UEFA Cup in 1981/82. |
The Naked Football Show Returns Wed 15th Aug 2012 11:24 This evening sees the first Naked Football Show of the new season (ICR FM 6pm). Host Graham Blackburn is joined by David James and, for the first time, Joe Fairs to discuss the season ahead and last night’s 3-1 Capital One Cup victory over Bristol Rovers. |
Jewell Looking For More Goals From Centre-Halves Wed 15th Aug 2012 06:00 Town boss Paul Jewell was delighted to see Tommy Smith open his goals account for the season in last night’s 3-1 Capital One Cup victory over Bristol Rovers and wants to see more of the same from his centre-halves as the season progresses. |
Kourouma's Injury Not Serious Wed 15th Aug 2012 06:00 Prospective signing Cheick Kourouma will be out of action for three weeks with the knee injury he suffered in training on Monday. |
Jewell Impressed With Cresswell Since Speculation Wed 15th Aug 2012 06:00 Blues boss Paul Jewell says he’s been impressed with the way Aaron Cresswell has handled the recent speculation regarding his future. Last month, Aston Villa made an enquiry regarding the 22-year-old, who scored Town’s third goal in last night’s 3-1 Capital One Cup victory over Bristol Rovers, but have so far not taken their interest any further. |
Jewell Delighted With Performance Tue 14th Aug 2012 22:27 Blues boss Paul Jewell was delighted with his side’s performance as they progressed to round two of the Capital One Cup via a comfortable 3-1 victory over Bristol Rovers. |
Town 3-1 Bristol Rovers Tue 14th Aug 2012 21:39 Goals from Jason Scotland, Tommy Smith and Aaron Cresswell saw the Blues come from behind to beat League Two Bristol Rovers in the first round of the Capital One Cup at Portman Road. The visitors had gone in front against the run of play in the first half with the Blues eventually making their superiority tell, despite Michael Chopra missing a penalty. |
Town Seeded for Draw Tue 14th Aug 2012 20:55 Town are amongst the seeded teams for Wednesday’s Capital One Cup second round draw having beaten Bristol Rovers 3-1 in their opening game of the season at Portman Road this evening. |
Scotland Alongside Chopra Against Bristol Rovers Tue 14th Aug 2012 19:02 Town boss Paul Jewell has named his expected strongest available side for tonight's Capital One Cup first round tie against Bristol Rovers at Portman Road. |
Edu Plays Down Town Speculation Tue 14th Aug 2012 16:35 Rangers midfielder Maurice Edu has played down speculation that he’s close to completing a move to the Blues. The 26-year-old US international is currently in Mexico ahead of a friendly against the Central Americans on Wednesday. |