Ward to Move in Next Few Days Tue 15th May 2012 11:21 Portsmouth administrator Trevor Birch expects Town target Joel Ward to leave Fratton Park in the next few days. Contrary to reports last week, Birch says Leeds isn’t necessarily his destination with the Blues and Burnley also having held talks, and Crystal Palace linked. |
Smith in New Zealand Squad Tue 15th May 2012 00:26 Town defender Tommy Smith has been named in the New Zealand squad for internationals later this month and in June. The 22-year-old has previously won nine full caps for the nation where he lived between the ages of eight and 16. |
IBC Pulled Plug on Charitable Trust Whitton Move Mon 14th May 2012 12:20 Plans to move the ITFC Charitable Trust to Whitton Sports Centre fell down last year, Blues chief executive Simon Clegg has confirmed to TWTD. The Trust was hoping to utilise the Ipswich Borough Council-owned facilities as the club’s charity looked to expand its operation. |
Derby Confirm Interest in Town Target Jacobs Mon 14th May 2012 09:40 Derby County boss Nigel Clough has confirmed that his club are in talks with Northampton regarding left winger Michael Jacobs, who is also understood to be interesting the Blues, Peterborough, Watford, Bristol City and Charlton Athletic. |
Town and Cardiff Sound Out Ex-Posh Keeper Sun 13th May 2012 22:11 TWTD understands that Town and Cardiff City have both spoken to ex-Peterborough keeper Joe Lewis since his release by the London Road club. The Bluebirds have so far shown the more serious interest in the former England U21 international, who began his career at Norwich City. |
Town Linked With Gerrard Move Sun 13th May 2012 10:30 Town and Leicester City are reported to be ready to offer Cardiff City £350,000 for central defender Anthony Gerrard. Elsewhere in today’s tabloids, the Blues are again mentioned in connection with Peterborough midfielder George Boyd. |
Lavery Joining Sheffield Wednesday Sat 12th May 2012 00:07 Former Blues youngster Caolan Lavery is joining newly-promoted Championship side Sheffield Wednesday. The 19-year-old Northern Ireland U21 international had been without a club since turning down a short-term contract with Town at the end of his extended Academy scholarship in October. |
Dundee United: We've Received No Bids Fri 11th May 2012 21:09 Dundee United have released a statement insisting that they’ve had no bids for any of their players but conceding that if they received “substantial offers” they would have to be considered. Earlier today, the Blues were linked with central defender Gavin Gunning, while Swansea were claimed to be targeting winger Gary Mackay-Steven and striker Johnny Russell was also said to be receiving interest. |
Rams Claimed to Be Winning Jacobs Chase Fri 11th May 2012 16:47 Derby County are reported to be the frontrunners for Northampton winger Michael Jacobs's signature. As TWTD reported on Monday, the 20-year-old is interesting the Blues, as well as the Rams, Peterborough, Watford, Bristol City and Charlton Athletic. |
Life's a Pitch Cobbold Special Fri 11th May 2012 11:49 Legendary Town chairmen John and Patrick Cobbold are remembered in Saturday’s Life’s a Pitch on Radio Suffolk (midday to 2pm). Joining regulars Mark Murphy, Kevin Beattie, Tractorboy and TWTD’s Phil Ham will be ex-Blues chairman John Kerr, Pat Godbold, secretary to every Town boss from Scott Duncan to George Burley, and other guests. |