Wright Training at Cardiff Fri 05th Aug 2011 08:00 Town boss Paul Jewell has revealed that former Blues keeper Richard Wright is training at Cardiff City. TWTD revealed earlier in the summer that Wright was training at Playford Road to keep himself fit having left Sheffield United at the end of last season. |
Ferguson's Successor Announced Thu 04th Aug 2011 16:02 Town have appointed Ben Connell as the successor to groundsman Alan Ferguson, who has left the club to take on the role of head groundsperson at St George’s Park, the FA’s National Football Centre at Burton. |
O'Connor Turns Down Crawley Switch Thu 04th Aug 2011 13:06 Blues boss Paul Jewell has revealed that Republic of Ireland U21 international Shane O’Connor has turned down the chance to join League Two new boys Crawley Town on a six-month loan. The 21-year-old, whose future looks certain to be away from Portman Road, was recently on trial with the Red Devils. |
Jewell: No New Signings For The Weekend Thu 04th Aug 2011 09:58 Disappointed Town boss Paul Jewell says he’s not now expecting to add to his squad before this season’s opening game at Bristol City on Saturday. The Blues have been trying to land Blackburn midfielder Keith Andrews on loan and another unnamed addition, while Jewell confirmed that, as reported by TWTD on Tuesday, Slovenian youngster Aljaž Struna has been at the club this week. |
Town Linked With Arsenal Loan Enquiry Wed 03rd Aug 2011 17:07 Town are reported to have made an enquiry to Arsenal regarding the loan availability of central defender Kyle Bartley. The Blues are amongst a number of sides interested in the 20-year-old, who has just signed a new contract with the Gunners. |
U18s Defeat Colchester Wed 03rd Aug 2011 13:51 Town’s U18s comfortably beat Colchester United 4-1 at Playford Road on Wednesday morning. A brace from Carel Tiofack plus one each from Jidé Maduako (pictured) and Jon Leddy put the young Blues in a commanding position before a late strike from Gus Mufuta reduced the deficit. |
Jewell Will Decide On Team On Thursday Wed 03rd Aug 2011 11:57 Town boss Paul Jewell says he’ll make the decision on his starting line-up for Saturday’s season opener at Bristol City on Thursday. The Blues manager is still hoping to add to his seven new signings before his squad make the trip to Ashton Gate. |
Naked Sports Show: Ipswich Wanderers Special Wed 03rd Aug 2011 06:35 This evening's Naked Sports Show (ICR FM 6pm) sees host Jeremy Leeburn joined in the studio by Ipswich Wanderers club secretary Mark Bright, press officer Ali Stafford and first team assistant manager Paul Grainger. They will be discussing all things Wanderers, looking ahead to the new season and assessing their pre-season preparations and chances in Ridgeons League Division One. |
West Brom in Fülöp Talks Wed 03rd Aug 2011 00:29 Town and West Brom are reported to be in talks regarding keeper Márton Fülöp moving to the Hawthorns. The Hungarian leaving Portman Road would come as little surprise with the Blues having signed Fulham’s David Stockdale on a season-long loan last week. |
Town Target Slovenian Defender Tue 02nd Aug 2011 23:37 Town are understood to be hoping to sign Slovenian U21 international right-sided defender Aljaž Struna before this weekend’s season opener at Bristol City. The 20-year-old is believed to have been in England to hold talks with the Blues in the last few days. |