Jewell Confirms Edwards Took Pay Cut Fri 16th Mar 2012 08:43 Town boss Paul Jewell has confirmed that skipper Carlos Edwards’s new contract will see the 33-year-old take a big drop in wages. The Trinidadian has agreed new terms — understood to be worth around half of his current deal - keeping him at Portman Road for another year with the option of a further season triggered after he makes a set number of league starts in 2012/13. |
Jewell: We Could Still Move for Pompey Pair Fri 16th Mar 2012 07:00 Blues boss Paul Jewell says Town could pursue the signings of Portsmouth pair Joel Ward and Jason Pearce before next Thursday’s loan deadline but only if they are available at the right price and the players want sensible wages. Midfielder or defender Ward and centre-half Pearce were two of the three Pompey players the Blues targeted in January. |
Jewell: Peterborough Loss Was My Lowest Point Fri 16th Mar 2012 06:00 Manager Paul Jewell admits that the Blues’ 7-1 defeat to Saturday’s opponents Peterborough in August was the lowest point in his managerial career. Town were reduced to nine men for the first time in their history on a disastrous evening at London Road played out in front of the Sky cameras. |
Jewell: Keeping Grant Might Be Difficult Thu 15th Mar 2012 19:02 Town boss Paul Jewell has admitted that it might be difficult to keep midfielder Grant Leadbitter at Portman Road beyond the end of his contract in the summer. Leadbitter, 26, was offered new terms earlier in the season but with no further talks since then. |
Smith Keen to Stay at Town Thu 15th Mar 2012 15:32 Town defender Tommy Smith is adamant he wants to remain at Portman Road after his current contract expires in the summer. |
Jewell: Fully Fit Squad for Peterborough Thu 15th Mar 2012 14:02 Town boss Paul Jewell has a fully fit squad to choose from ahead of Saturday’s home game against Peterborough United. Midfielder Grant Leadbitter is back in training after suffering a groin injury having scored both Blues goals in last Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Hull City. |
Naked Podcast Now Online Thu 15th Mar 2012 11:17 You can now hear this week's The Naked Football Show on ICR FM's Listen Again facility, on an MP3 and on iTunes. Graham Blackburn and David James are joined by Gerry Barker to discuss Town’s continuing good form. |
Edwards Agrees New Deal Thu 15th Mar 2012 06:54 Skipper Carlos Edwards has agreed to sign his new contract with the Blues. TWTD revealed that the 33-year-old had been offered new terms last Thursday. |
Leadbitter Should Be Fit for Posh Clash Wed 14th Mar 2012 12:10 Town boss Paul Jewell says he expects midfielder Grant Leadbitter to be fit for Saturday’s home game against Peterborough United. The 26-year-old limped off towards the end of last week’s 2-2 draw at Hull City having netted both the Blues’ goals. |
Player Awards Evening Tickets on Sale Wed 14th Mar 2012 11:30 Tickets are now on sale for the annual Supporters Club Player Awards Evening which takes place on Saturday 21st April at the Cameo Hotel (previously Hotel Elizabeth) in London Road, Copdock (doors open 6.30pm). |