Powell Linked Mon 05th Jan 2004 10:57 Former England full-back Chris Powell is reportedly being targeted by Town boss Joe Royle. The Blues' boss is keen to bring in more loan players and has said he will step up his search this week. |
Painter Loses Final Sun 04th Jan 2004 23:37 North Stand season ticket holder Kevin 'The Artist' Painter lost the final of the PDC darts world final in sudden death at Purfleet's Circus Tavern on Sunday night. |
Wilnis Banned Sun 04th Jan 2004 23:25 Saturday's stand-in captain, Fabian Wilnis, will miss one game after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in the 3-0 FA Cup victory against Derby on Saturday. |
Joe Praise for Subs Sat 03rd Jan 2004 19:21 Town manager Joe Royle praised the role of subs Jim Magilton and Shefki Kuqi in his side's 3-0 FA Cup third round win against Derby County. |
Town 3 - 0 Derby Sat 03rd Jan 2004 18:27 Three second half goals took Town to a win over Derby and their first FA Cup victory against league opposition for five years. Second half subs Jim Magilton and Shefki Kuqi played pivotal roles as Richard Naylor, Tommy Miller and Kuqi netted the goals which defeated George Burley's men. |
Wolves Still After Andy Sat 03rd Jan 2004 11:09 Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Dave Jones says he is continuing efforts to bring Andy Marshall back to Molineux. The unwanted Town keeper returned to Portman Road at the end of the week after his second loan month ended. |
Burley Board Blast Sat 03rd Jan 2004 10:55 Former Blues' boss George Burley has blasted the Town board for their running of the club during the latter days of his spell at Portman Road. It is the first time Burley, sacked in October 2002, has spoken about the club's plunge into financial difficulties. |
Westlake Misses Cup Tie Fri 02nd Jan 2004 13:35 Midfielder Ian Westlake is the only absentee ahead of Saturday's FA Cup third round tie with Derby County. The youngster has flu and failed to make Friday training. Better news for Town is that John McGreal and Tommy Miller are over the virus and that Jermaine Wright is OK after his foot injury. |
Joe Denies Gall Interest Fri 02nd Jan 2004 13:16 Town boss Joe Royle has denied reports linking him with a move for Yeovil striker Kevin Gall. However, Royle says he is set to step up his search for a loanee next week. |
Squad for Derby Fri 02nd Jan 2004 11:28 Town have announced a squad of 17 ahead of Saturday's FA Cup third round clash with Derby at Portman Road. Midfielder Ian Westlake now appears to be the biggest doubt due to the flu bug which has hit a number of players. |