Sharp Thanks Fans Mon 07th Nov 2011 09:35 Doncaster striker Billy Sharp thanked fans from Town and from around the world for their messages of support after his side’s 3-2 victory over the Blues at Portman Road on Saturday. The 25-year-old, whose new-born son Luey died a week ago, was applauded by the home supporters after scoring his side’s second goal and when he was substituted late on. |
Jewell: I Could Have Subbed Any of Midfield Mon 07th Nov 2011 09:01 Town boss Paul Jewell admitted that he could have taken off any of his midfielders when he replaced Colin Healy after 28 minutes of Saturday’s defeat to Doncaster with the Blues already 2-0 down. Healy, 31, was making his first league start of the season having impressed in the reserves last Tuesday. |
Stockdale Named in England Squad Sun 06th Nov 2011 21:05 Keeper David Stockdale has been named in the England squad for next week’s friendlies against Spain and Sweden. The on-loan Fulham man is yet to win a full cap but is a regular in Fabio Capello’s squads. |
U18s Win at Portsmouth Sun 06th Nov 2011 12:20 Central defender Jide Maduako and striker Jack Marriott were on the scoresheet as Town’s U18s beat Portsmouth 2-1 at the Wellington Sports Ground in Eastleigh on Saturday morning. |
Jewell Bemoans Calamitous Defending Sat 05th Nov 2011 18:52 Town boss Paul Jewell again bemoaned his side’s tendency to concede “calamitous goals” after Doncaster left Portman Road with a 3-2 victory. The Blues manager praised his side’s second half character as they pulled two goals back but felt they’d left themselves far too much to do with their first half display. |
Town 2-3 Doncaster Rovers Sat 05th Nov 2011 17:15 Second half goals from Josh Carson and Michael Chopra weren’t enough to stop the Blues from falling to a 3-2 defeat to Doncaster at Portman Road. Dismal Town were very much second best before the break with El-Hadji Diouf (2) and Billy Sharp putting the South Yorkshiremen 3-0 in front at half-time. |
Jewell Praise for Town Fans' Support of Chopra Sat 05th Nov 2011 09:40 Blues manager Paul Jewell has praised Town fans for the support they have given to striker Michael Chopra since news of his battle against his gambling addition broke just over a week ago. The 27-year-old frontman is set to make his first appearance at Portman Road since then when the Blues take on Doncaster Rovers this afternoon. |
Jewell Reunited With Bradford Old Boy Sat 05th Nov 2011 09:25 Doncaster boss Dean Saunders is someone Town manager Paul Jewell knows well, having signed him during his time in charge of Bradford City. Saunders, a free recruit from Benfica when Jewell added him to his Bantams squad, took over from Sean O’Driscoll at the Keepmoat Stadium in September. |
U18s Face Portsmouth Fri 04th Nov 2011 16:33 Town’s U18s are in action against Portsmouth at the Wellington Sports Ground in Eastleigh on Saturday morning (KO 11am). |
Ingimarsson Looking to Make His Mark After Frustrating Start to Town Career Fri 04th Nov 2011 15:08 Central defender Ãvar Ingimarsson admits that he’s had a frustrating time since joining the Blues on a free transfer in the summer after his release by Reading. The 34-year-old Icelander suffered a thigh injury which caused him to miss much of pre-season but was back in action in time to make his debut at Bristol City on the opening day of the campaign, only to break down again in the days following the 3-0 win at Ashton Gate. |