Sharp: Town Fans Did a Special Thing Tue 06th Mar 2012 09:34 Southampton striker Billy Sharp says the ovation the Town support gave him after he scored at Portman Road earlier in the season soon after the death of his new-born son Luey was a “special thing”. The 26-year-old, who has revealed he spoke to the Blues in January, could face Town with his new club Southampton at St Mary’s this evening. |
Drury: Don't Underestimate Bristol City Win Tue 06th Mar 2012 06:00 Town star Andy Drury is convinced the weekend win over Bristol City was better than some people thought. |
Jewell Targeted Saints Star Lambert Tue 06th Mar 2012 06:00 Town boss Paul Jewell has revealed that he tried to sign Southampton's 20-goal Championship top scorer Rickie Lambert during the summer. At around the same time the Blues also made attempts to land Lambert’s team-mate Billy Sharp, who joined the Saints from Doncaster in January. |
Jewell Quiet on Keepers Tue 06th Mar 2012 06:00 Blues boss Paul Jewell neither confirmed nor denied whether there was any truth in reports that Town are considering a move for Aston Villa keeper Brad Guzan. The Town manager was similarly taciturn regarding Portsmouth number one Stephen Henderson and the situation with the Blues' two other Pompey targets. |
Drury and Smith in Team of the Week Mon 05th Mar 2012 18:19 Town duo Andy Drury and Tommy Smith have been named in this week’s Championship Team of the Week. The pair were amongst the Blues’ scorers in Saturday’s 3-0 home victory over Bristol City. |
Town Free of Injuries for Tough Trip to Southampton Mon 05th Mar 2012 14:08 Town boss Paul Jewell has no injury worries ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Championship leaders Southampton (KO 7.45pm). The Blues manager admits it will be a tough game against what he says is the best side his team has met this season. |
Henderson Determined to Stay at Pompey and Fight for Survival Mon 05th Mar 2012 11:15 Portsmouth keeper Stephen Henderson says he wants to stay with the crisis club to try to help them avoid relegation to League One but admits that the decision might be taken out of his hands. The former Irish U21 international was amongst the Blues’ trio of January Pompey targets with chief executive Simon Clegg telling TWTD that the move is still “a live issue” on Friday. |
Smith: Squad Gave Chops Stick Mon 05th Mar 2012 09:38 Defender Tommy Smith says top scorer Michael Chopra was given some light-hearted stick for his Newcastle night out with midfielder Jimmy Bullard which led to the pair being disciplined by the club. |
Jewell: Drury Has Been Terrific Mon 05th Mar 2012 06:00 Town boss Paul Jewell has paid tribute to midfielder Andy Drury for his terrific performances since he broke back into the side in January. The 28-year-old, who joined the Blues from Luton for £150,000 just over a year ago, scored a brilliant first home goal to complete Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Bristol City. |
Town Linked With Villa Keeper Mon 05th Mar 2012 00:02 Town have been linked with Aston Villa’s US international goalkeeper Brad Guzan. The Blues are said to want the 27-year-old initially on loan but are also keen on signing him permanently when his contract is up at the end of the season. |