Chopra Getting Back to His Best Fri 10th Feb 2012 10:11 Blues boss Paul Jewell says striker Michael Chopra is getting back to his best, not only because of his three goals in the last two games but his overall performances against West Ham and Coventry. |
Henderson: Staying at Pompey Better for My Development Fri 10th Feb 2012 09:36 Portsmouth keeper Stephen Henderson says he decided against a move during the transfer window as he felt it was better for his career to stay at Fratton Park where he has established himself as first choice this season having been a regular sub at previous club Bristol City. |
Town Keeper Linked With Premier Trio Fri 10th Feb 2012 08:54 Town’s second-year Academy keeper Conor O’Donnell is being eyed by Premier League trio Stoke, Blackburn and Bolton, according to one of this morning’s tabloids. |
Jewell Confident Carson Will Sign Fri 10th Feb 2012 08:43 Town boss Paul Jewell says he’s confident that midfielder Josh Carson will sign his new contract with the Blues. The Northern Irish international’s agent Kevin Moran was due to meet the Town manager on Monday but the meeting was cancelled because of the wintry weather. |
Search for Players Goes On Despite Wins Fri 10th Feb 2012 08:33 Town manager Paul Jewell says he’s still looking to add to his squad despite the Blues winning their last two games. The Football League’s ‘emergency loan window’ opened on Wednesday. |
Jewell: Chopra an Example to Bullard and Leadbitter Fri 10th Feb 2012 08:31 Town manager Paul Jewell says Michael Chopra can serve as an example to skipper Grant Leadbitter and veteran midfielder Jimmy Bullard having won back his place in the Blues’ first team this month. Senior players Bullard and Leadbitter are being kept out of the team at the moment by youngster Luke Hyam and Andy Drury, still a relative newcomer at Championship level. |
Jewell: Stevenson Showing Right Attitude Thu 09th Feb 2012 15:16 Blues boss Paul Jewell says he’s been impressed with the attitude shown by new signing Ryan Stevenson since he has been at the club. The £50,000 January addition from Hearts played his first game in a Town shirt as the reserves beat Leyton Orient 4-1 at Playford Road on Tuesday. |
Jewell: Redknapp is the People's Choice Thu 09th Feb 2012 14:32 Town boss Paul Jewell says “people’s choice" Harry Redknapp would have the respect of the players and the goodwill of the supporters if he is handed the job of England manager. Redknapp is strongly tipped to succeed Fabio Capello, who resigned yesterday with the Town boss having some sympathy with the Italian. |
Bowyer Only Absentee for Boro Clash Thu 09th Feb 2012 13:56 Midfielder Lee Bowyer is Town’s only injury absentee for Saturday’s home game against Middlesbrough. The 35-year-old is back in training after his groin injury but is not yet ready to return to the squad. |
Boro Ticket Sales Slightly Up Thu 09th Feb 2012 10:26 Town have sold just over 17,000 tickets for Saturday’s reduced-price home game against Middlesbrough, slightly up on what would normally be expected despite the current cold snap. The club have cut prices by 25% in what they describe as “a major ticketing trial”. |