Appleton Desperate to Keep Pearce at Pompey Tue 31st Jan 2012 09:39 Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton is desperate to keep hold of central defender Jason Pearce so he can build a side around him in the years to come. Pearce, 24, is one of three Pompey players the Blues are hoping to have signed by the time the transfer window closes at 11pm this evening along with keeper Stephen Henderson and versatile midfielder or defender Joel Ward. |
Leddy In Ireland Squad Tue 31st Jan 2012 09:21 Academy midfielder Jonny Leddy has been named in the Republic of Ireland U17 squad for a training camp in Portugal from February 4th-10th. |
Target Wallace Will Benefit From Falkirk Loan Tue 31st Jan 2012 08:36 Blues boss Paul Jewell says prospective signing Murray Wallace will benefit from returning to Falkirk once he has decided which club to join for the longer term. Town, Brighton, Huddersfield and probably other clubs have agreed a fee of £300,000 plus add-ons for the 19-year-old central defender, who was at the club for talks yesterday. |
New Kits Every Year Tue 31st Jan 2012 08:31 Town have announced that they will change both their home and away kit every season from this summer. The Blues say they were the only club in the top two divisions to change both their strips biennially prior to making the change. |
Stevenson Relieved to Leave Hearts Troubles Behind Tue 31st Jan 2012 08:19 Ipswich new boy Ryan Stevenson has spoken of his relief at leaving Hearts and revealed the full extent of the Scottish club’s problem with regular late payment of wages. |
Jewell: Pearce Comments Show His Character Tue 31st Jan 2012 08:13 Town manager Paul Jewell says target Jason Pearce’s weekend comments regarding his proposed move from Portsmouth illustrate the Pompey central defender’s character. The Blues boss is hoping to sign Pearce and team-mates Joel Ward and Stephen Henderson before today’s 11pm deadline. |
Portsmouth Players Not Paid Mon 30th Jan 2012 17:44 Portsmouth’s players have been told they will not be paid their monthly wages, according to reports this afternoon. The situation could have a bearing on whether the Blues are successful in landing some or all of their three Pompey targets — keeper Stephen Henderson, central defender Jason Pearce (pictured) and defender or midfielder Joel Ward. |
Stevenson Had Other Options Mon 30th Jan 2012 16:16 Town boss Paul Jewell has revealed new signing Ryan Stevenson chose the Blues ahead of a number of other clubs - including Championship sides - some offering longer term deals prior to agreeing to an initial 18-month contract at Portman Road on Saturday. The Blues agreed a £50,000 fee with Hearts on Friday with the 27-year-old’s contract including an option to extend his deal in the summer. |
Bowyer Misses West Ham Game Mon 30th Jan 2012 15:19 Midfielder Lee Bowyer will miss his old side West Ham’s visit to Portman Road on Tuesday due to the groin injury he suffered in the home game against Nottingham Forest, while new signing Ryan Stevenson is unlikely to be involved. Bowyer, 35, was the scorer of the winning goal when the Blues won 1-0 at Upton Park earlier in the season. |
Talks Continue With Portsmouth Regarding Trio Mon 30th Jan 2012 15:03 Blues boss Paul Jewell says Town continue to talk to Portsmouth regarding their triple bid for Jason Pearce, Joel Ward (pictured) and Stephen Henderson. The Town manager, who confirmed that Falkirk central defender Murray Wallace is at the club today, as reported by TWTD this morning, says the Blues could yet sign any number of the Pompey three before Tuesday evening's deadline. |