Hewitt Deal Done Wed 30th May 2012 14:35 Town have confirmed the signing of Macclesfield right-back Elliott Hewitt. The Welshman, who is 18 today, has signed a three-year deal, as reported last night. |
Smith Again Handed Armband Wed 30th May 2012 13:23 New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert has confirmed that Blues defender Tommy Smith will captain the All Whites at their Oceania Nations Cup games this week. Regular skipper Ryan Nelsen misses the matches, which double as World Cup qualifiers, due to an ankle injury. |
Huddersfield Release Ex-Blues Duo Tue 29th May 2012 20:43 Huddersfield have released former Blues Tommy Miller and Gary Roberts, but have offered ex-Town striker Alan Lee a new deal. The trio, along with striker Jordan Rhodes, were in the Terriers side which won promotion to the Championship by beating Sheffield United 8-7 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the League One play-off final at Wembley on Saturday. |
Hewitt Set for Double Celebration Tue 29th May 2012 18:52 As predicted on Sunday, Macclesfield right-back Elliott Hewitt looks set to celebrate his 18th birthday on Wednesday by completing his move to Town. |
Nelsen: Smith a Born Captain Tue 29th May 2012 18:40 New Zealand skipper Ryan Nelsen says he always knew Town defender Tommy Smith had the skills required to be a captain. Smith stood in for the Tottenham centre-half during the All Whites’ friendlies in the US last week and could be formally named Nelsen’s vice-captain and likely successor by coach Ricki Herbert this week. |
Leadbitter's Boro Move Confirmed Tue 29th May 2012 16:56 Ex-Blues skipper Grant Leadbitter’s move to Middlesbrough on a Bosman free transfer has been confirmed by the North-East club. The 26-year-old, who had been expected to join the Teessiders since March, has signed a three-year deal. |
Norris Has No Plans to Return Tue 29th May 2012 13:36 Former skipper David Norris has dismissed claims that he might be set for a return to Portman Road this summer with his time at relegated Portsmouth coming to an end after just one season. Manager Paul Jewell had already ruled out a move for the 31-year-old. |
Pre-Season Fixtures 2012/13 Tue 29th May 2012 11:38 Town's so far announced pre-season fixtures ahead of the 2012/13 campaign. |
Robertson Still Unsure on Future Tue 29th May 2012 11:28 Dundee United midfielder Scott Robertson says he still doesn’t know where he’ll be playing his football next season despite being strongly linked with a move to the Blues. The one-time Dundee man does, however, hint that there is something in reports of his free Bosman switch to Portman Road. |
Town Face West Ham and Southend in Pre-Season Tue 29th May 2012 11:07 Town have confirmed pre-season friendlies against West Ham and Southend United. The Hammers will be at Portman Road on Saturday 4th August (KO 3pm), while the Blues travel to Roots Hall on Tuesday 31st July (KO 7.45pm). |