Andrews Talks Continue Tue 02nd Aug 2011 22:49 Blackburn’s Republic of Ireland international midfielder Keith Andrews looks set to complete his season-long loan move to Town in the next couple of days. TWTD understands the 30-year-old has already been at Portman Road to talk to manager Paul Jewell with the clubs currently negotiating the terms of the deal. |
Delaney Confirmed in Irish Squad Tue 02nd Aug 2011 16:56 Defender Damien Delaney has been confirmed in the final 25-man Republic of Ireland squad for their friendly against Croatia in Dublin next Wednesday. The call-up confirms that the 30-year-old, who was named in a larger provisional party a fortnight ago, will miss Town's Carling Cup tie against Northampton the previous night. |
No Squad Number for Bullard Tue 02nd Aug 2011 16:27 Former Town loanee Jimmy Bullard has not been allocated a squad number by Hull City for the season ahead. The Blues 2010/11 Player of the Year appears certain to leave the KC Stadium this summer having recently been suspended by the Tigers for an alleged indiscretion during their pre-season trip to Slovenia. |
Clegg: Town Targeting Two Tue 02nd Aug 2011 12:20 Town chief executive Simon Clegg says the Blues are trying to complete the signings of two more players before Saturday’s season opener at Bristol City. The loan signing of Blackburn midfielder Keith Andrews is one of those deals, while the second is likely to be another central defender. |
Mixed Results for Town in Price Survey Tue 02nd Aug 2011 11:33 Portman Road is both the second cheapest and most expensive place to watch Championship football, according to a BBC survey released today. The survey claims that at £23 for a matchday ticket, programme, pie and cup of tea, only Watford’s Vicarage Road, at £17.30, is cheaper, while the Blues’ £59 D Block corporate seat is the most expensive in the division. |
Andrews Says No to Leeds Tue 02nd Aug 2011 10:52 Keith Andrews’s agent Will Salthouse has confirmed that his player will not be joining Leeds United with another club, believed to be Town, the 30-year-old Blackburn midfielder’s preferred loan destination. |
Jewell Impressed With Cresswell Tue 02nd Aug 2011 08:11 Boss Paul Jewell says he’s been impressed with new left-back Aaron Cresswell during pre-season, despite the youngster having stepped up a division after joining from Tranmere and moving out of home. The 21-year-old has been handed the number three shirt and looks set to start Town’s opener at Bristol City. |
Town Linked With Loan Move for Andrews Tue 02nd Aug 2011 08:00 Town are being linked with a season-long loan move for Blackburn Rovers midfielder Keith Andrews. The Blues, Leeds, Portsmouth and Nottingham Forest are reportedly amongst a number of Championship clubs believed to be chasing the 30-year-old Republic of Ireland international. |
TWTD's Phil on New Radio Suffolk Show Mon 01st Aug 2011 15:02 TWTD’s Phil Ham will be amongst the regular guests on Radio Suffolk’s new Saturday lunchtime sports show Life’s a Pitch, which starts this weekend (midday to 2pm). Presented by Mark Murphy, the show also features Blues legend Kevin Beattie and football’s youngest pundit Tractorboy. |
Celebrate Birthdays at Portman Road Mon 01st Aug 2011 12:30 With the new season about to get under way, Town’s Charitable Trust would like to remind supporters about the children’s birthday parties they organise at Portman Road. |