Evans: 12 Names Were On My List Wed 12th Jan 2011 11:38 Town owner and chairman Marcus Evans has revealed that he drew up a shortlist of 12 managers before finally deciding that Paul Jewell was the man to take over from Roy Keane. Evans was speaking in an extensive interview in the programme for tonight’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal. |
McParland: Players Have to Believe They Can Upset Arsenal Wed 12th Jan 2011 10:57 Caretaker-manager Ian McParland says Town’s players have to believe that an upset is possible when Arsenal visit Portman Road for evening’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg (Sky Sports One, 7.30pm). The Scot is in charge of the Blues for the final time with new boss Paul Jewell watching from the stands before formally taking over on Thursday. |
Kennedy: Chelsea is Behind Us Wed 12th Jan 2011 09:08 Veteran left-back Mark Kennedy says the squad have already put Sunday’s 7-0 FA Cup thrashing at Chelsea behind them and can’t wait to pit themselves against Arsenal in this evening’s Carling Cup semi-final at Portman Road. |
McParland Yet to Learn His Future Wed 12th Jan 2011 08:38 Caretaker-manager Ian McParland says he has spoken to new boss Paul Jewell but is yet to discover whether he has a future at Town. The 49-year-old expects to leave Portman Road when Jewell formally takes over on Thursday and hopes to get a management job of his own. |
McParland Pays Tribute to Richard Butcher Wed 12th Jan 2011 08:28 Caretaker-manager Ian McParland has paid tribute to Macclesfield Town midfielder Richard Butcher, who died on Sunday. The 29-year-old, who passed away in his sleep, was in McParland’s side during his time as Notts County manager. |
Jewell Makes First Town Scouting Trip Tue 11th Jan 2011 22:38 New Town boss Paul Jewell was spotted on the first scouting mission of his time in charge of the Blues tonight, taking in Peterborough’s 2-1 victory over Brentford at London Road. |
Arsenal Match a Sell-Out Tue 11th Jan 2011 18:31 Town are asking supporters to arrive at Portman Road early for Wednesday’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal with the match a complete sell-out. It’s Town’s first sell-out since the play-off semi-final against West Ham in May 2005. |
Doncaster Date Set Tue 11th Jan 2011 16:26 Town’s game at Doncaster has been rearranged for Tuesday 15th February (KO 7.45pm). |
McAuley Rejects Town Offer Tue 11th Jan 2011 15:27 Key defender Gareth McAuley has revealed that he has rejected the new contract offered by the Blues and says his future should have been sorted last summer. The Northern Irishman, who is amongst 21 players out of contract at the end of the season, also confirmed that the Blues turned down offers for him in the close season. |
Watford Date Set Tue 11th Jan 2011 14:37 Town's home match with Watford has been rescheduled for Tuesday 15th March (KO 7.45pm). |