Delaney in Irish Squad Fri 15th Jul 2011 14:47 Town central defender Damien Delaney has been named in a provisional Republic of Ireland squad for their friendly against Croatia on Wednesday 10th August. If the 29-year-old is included in the final party he will miss the Blues’ Carling Cup first round tie against Northampton at Portman Road the day before. |
Burke Signs Pro Deal Fri 15th Jul 2011 13:29 Northern Irish U19 international midfielder Cormac Burke has confirmed that he has signed his one-year professional deal with the club. The 17-year-old joined the academy full-time last summer. |
McKeown Signs for Kilmarnock Fri 15th Jul 2011 07:59 Kilmarnock have confirmed the signing of released Town defender Rory McKeown on a one-year deal. TWTD first reported Killie’s interest in the Northern Ireland U19 international in May. |
Jewell: We've Spoken to Boateng and Another Midfielder Fri 15th Jul 2011 07:43 Town boss Paul Jewell has confirmed that former Middlesbrough, Hull, Coventry and Aston Villa midfielder George Boateng was training with the Blues last week, as first revealed by TWTD. He says he has spoken to the 35-year-old’s agent about a possible deal but has another defensive midfield target with whom he has also held talks. |
Winger Bid Turned Down Thu 14th Jul 2011 21:30 Town boss Paul Jewell says the bid for a winger has been turned down and that he is still waiting to hear back regarding the offer made for a striker. The Blues manager says it’s not a shock to him that the initial bid for the wideman was rebuffed. |
Jewell Pleased With First Half Display Thu 14th Jul 2011 20:54 Town boss Paul Jewell was pleased with his side’s first half display in their 3-1 victory at Den Bosch, Tommy Smith, Jason Scotland and Tamas Priskin scoring the goals. The Blues manager felt the performance drifted in what was a scrappier second 45 minutes. |
Den Bosch 1-3 Town Thu 14th Jul 2011 19:15 Goals from Tommy Smith, Jason Scotland and Tamás Priskin saw the Blues to a 3-1 victory over Den Bosch in their second and final pre-season friendly in Holland. Town were two goals in front at half-time but faded after the break, Daan Van Dinter pulling a goal back for the home side before Priskin added the Blues’ third late on. |
A Question of Sport - Battle of the A12 Thu 14th Jul 2011 11:19 Town stars of the past are taking on their Colchester counterparts in A Question of Sport - Battle of the A12 tonight at the Weston Homes Community Stadium (doors open 7.30pm). |
Rodgers Dismisses Scotland Link Thu 14th Jul 2011 10:53 Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has dismissed reports linking the Swans with a move for their former striker Jason Scotland. Yesterday, the Welsh media claimed Town and the newly-promoted Premier League side were in talks regarding a proposed deal. |
Lambe on Trial at Newport Thu 14th Jul 2011 09:19 Released Town winger Reggie Lambe is on trial with Blue Square Bet Premier side Newport County. The 20-year-old was told his Portman Road terms wouldn’t be extended at the end of the season. |