Town Topic: It Was 20 Years Ago Today Wed 25th Apr 2012 09:42 On this day 20 years ago John Lyall’s Town secured the 1991/92 Second Division title and promotion to the new-fangled Premier League via a 1-1 draw at Oxford United’s Manor Ground. |
Jewell: More Patience Needed in Transfer Market Wed 25th Apr 2012 07:30 Town boss Paul Jewell has admitted that he got his approach to recruitment wrong last year and needs to have a more patient outlook during this close season. The Blues manager signed 13 players either permanently or on loan during what was a busy summer, largely experienced senior pros such as Jimmy Bullard, Lee Bowyer, Ãvar Ingimarsson, Ibrahima Sonko and Nathan Ellington. |
New Scout a Summer Target Wed 25th Apr 2012 07:30 Town manager Paul Jewell has confirmed that amongst his summer additions will be a replacement for scout Andy King. The former Everton and England U21 international midfielder departed to become assistant manager at Northampton in December only a month after joining the Blues staff along with Mark Seagraves. |
Edwards Players' Player of the Year Tue 24th Apr 2012 23:14 Skipper Carlos Edwards was named the Town Player’s Player of the Year at this evening’s End of Season Dinner at Milsoms in Kesgrave. The 33-year-old finished second behind Aaron Cresswell in the Supporters Club award which was announced at the weekend. |
Pompey Already Talking to Clubs Tue 24th Apr 2012 10:31 Portsmouth administrator Trevor Birch says the relegated crisis club are already in transfer talks with other Championship sides who are interested in signing their players over the summer. The Blues have been chasing centre-half Jason Pearce and full-back or midfielder Joel Ward (pictured) since January. |
Jewell: We've Made Mistakes Tue 24th Apr 2012 09:53 Boss Paul Jewell has admitted that both he and owner Marcus Evans have got things wrong since they came to the club as the Blues come to the end of their 10th successive season in the Championship no nearer a return to the Premier League after another lower mid-table finish. |
Holland Favourite for Pre-Season Tour Tue 24th Apr 2012 06:00 Boss Paul Jewell says the Blues could be off to Holland for their pre-season tour once again this summer. Town played FC Eindhoven and Den Bosch last summer, having taken on PSV in a friendly the previous year. |
QPR Eyeing JET as Blues Again Linked With Green Tue 24th Apr 2012 00:53 QPR have joined Fulham in eyeing Blues midfielder Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, according to a tabloid report. Meanwhile, Derby’s Paul Green, who TWTD revealed was a potential Town target in January, is reportedly set to join the Blues this summer having turned down a contract at Pride Park. |
Reserves to Return to Competitive Football Next Season Mon 23rd Apr 2012 23:30 TWTD understands that Town’s decision to opt for Category Two academy status means that the reserves will return to competitive action next season. This year the second string have played only occasional ad hoc friendlies having withdrawn from the Football Combination last summer. |
Cropper Released Mon 23rd Apr 2012 22:44 Town have told third-choice goalkeeper Cody Cropper that he won’t be offered a new contract at the end of the season. The US U20 international's current one-year deal is up at the end of June. |