Jewell: Town Can't Feel Sorry for Themselves at Birmingham Wed 11th Jan 2012 11:37 Ipswich boss Paul Jewell says he and his players can’t afford to go into games feeling sorry for themselves, despite sitting in 20th place in the Championship and on a run which has seen them win only two of their last 13 matches. The Blues, who are still waiting on defensive target Sean St Ledger,are in action at Birmingham tonight in a match rearranged from earlier in the season due to the Midlanders’ Europa League campaign (KO 7.45pm). |
Bullard Figures Revealed Wed 11th Jan 2012 10:44 Hull City’s accounts have revealed that Blues midfielder Jimmy Bullard is seeking £2.5 million compensation from his former club in the wake of his summer sacking by the Tigers. |
Crawley's Tubbs Linked Wed 11th Jan 2012 09:12 Town are set to make a move for Crawley striker Matt Tubbs, according to one of this morning's tabloids. The 27-year-old has scored 17 goals in 26 starts and one sub appearance for the League Two leaders this season, having netted 40 times last season as the Red Devils were promoted from the Blue Square Bet Premier as champions. |
McCarthy Looking to Make Instant Impact Wed 11th Jan 2012 08:51 Town new boy Alex McCarthy is looking to make an instant impact after arriving on a three-month loan from Reading. |
No New Middlesbrough Interest But Jewell Confirms Scotland Clause Wed 11th Jan 2012 08:45 Town boss Paul Jewell says he’s heard nothing from Middlesbrough regarding striker Jason Scotland since the summer, despite tabloid claims at the weekend. However, the Blues manager has confirmed that there is a clause in the 32-year-old’s contract which would see him secure an additional year on his current wages once he has made 19 league starts this season, as reported by TWTD on Sunday. |
Jewell Empathises With Fans' Frustrations Wed 11th Jan 2012 08:40 Town boss Paul Jewell says he empathises with the frustration and anger amongst fans but has vowed to keep going while he still has belief in himself and the backing of owner Marcus Evans. The Blues manager dismissed suggestions that the club is in crisis but conceded that his side are in a relegation fight. |
Priskin a Russian Target Tue 10th Jan 2012 14:59 Town striker Tamás Priskin is a target of Russian side Alania Vladikavkaz, according to his agent. Priskin recently returned from a short-term loan spell at Derby County. |
Still Ill Bullard Misses Birmingham Trip Tue 10th Jan 2012 11:54 The Blues will again be without midfielder Jimmy Bullard when they face Birmingham at St Andrew’s on Wednesday with the 33-year-old still not entirely over his virus. Central defender Damien Delaney and midfielder Lee Bowyer are also set to miss out, while new loan keeper Alex McCarthy will start. |
Jewell Hoping St Ledger Will Sign Today Tue 10th Jan 2012 11:25 Town boss Paul Jewell says he is hopeful of completing the signing of Leicester central defender Sean St Ledger today. The deal is likely to be on the basis of an initial loan with a view to a permanent deal in the summer. |
Trust Launches Academy Petition Tue 10th Jan 2012 08:48 Ipswich Town Ist, the Supporters Trust, have set up a petition calling on the club to opt for Category One Academy status. The Blues are still to decide whether to choose Category One or the cheaper Category Two with other clubs, including Norwich City, already having committed to the former. |