Stockdale Thinking of Town Not England Thu 28th Jul 2011 15:04 New loan signing David Stockdale says he’s thinking about playing games for the Blues rather than winning a recall into Fabio Capello’s England squad. The 25-year-old, who has joined Town from Fulham on loan for the season, was called into two squads earlier in the year but is yet to make his full international bow. |
Emmanuel-Thomas: Town Facilities Second to None Thu 28th Jul 2011 14:30 New Town signing Jay Emmanuel-Thomas says the club’s Playford Road training facilities and their Portman Road stadium were part of what helped him make his decision to join the Blues from Arsenal earlier this week. The 20-year-old and his new team-mates were in training action on the Portman Road pitch this morning at the club’s open day. |
Jewell: Stockdale Signing Not End for Fülöp Thu 28th Jul 2011 10:00 Town manager Paul Jewell says the season-long loan signing of David Stockdale doesn’t mean Márton Fülöp’s time at Portman Road is set to come to an end. The Blues boss believes the additional competition for the keeper’s jersey is healthy and is something he wants to replicate throughout the squad. |
Priskin in Hungary Squad Thu 28th Jul 2011 07:28 Town striker Tamás Priskin has been named in the Hungary squad for their friendly against Iceland in Budapest on Wednesday 10th August. The call means the 24-year-old will miss the Blues’ Carling Cup first round tie against Northampton at Portman Road the previous day. |
Civelli Leaves Town and is On Way to Paraguay Thu 28th Jul 2011 06:00 Midfielder Luciano Civelli has left Town by mutual consent, the club having settled the remaining year of his contract. The Argentinian is set to join Paraguayan club Libertad later today. |
Hourihane Nets for Plymouth Thu 28th Jul 2011 00:23 Midfielder Conor Hourihane’s trial at Plymouth got off to a fine start on Wednesday evening with the Irish U21 international scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Truro City at Home Park. The Pilgrims' official website described the former Sunderland man as "the best player on the park". |
New Role for Milts Wed 27th Jul 2011 23:02 TWTD understands that former Blues midfielder Simon Milton has taken on the role of player liaison manager at Portman Road. |
Town Make Stearman Enquiry Wed 27th Jul 2011 22:58 Town have made an enquiry to Saturday’s friendly opponents Wolves regarding their versatile defender Richard Stearman. The 23-year-old’s opportunities at Molineux look likely to be limited during the season ahead with manager Mick McCarthy having signed Roger Johnson from Birmingham for £4 million earlier this summer. |
Chopra India Hopes Ended Wed 27th Jul 2011 22:46 All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Kushal Das says Town striker Michael Chopra will not be able to play international football for India, the country of his father’s birth, after all. The ex-England U21 cap looked into switching allegiance to India late last year, ahead of the Asian Cup which was held in January. |
Reserves Draw at Needham Wed 27th Jul 2011 21:46 Tamás Priskin netted a 53rd minute equaliser as a Town XI drew 1-1 at Needham Market on Wednesday evening. Former Blues academy defender Ollie Fenn had put the Ryman League Division One North side ahead on 26. |