Jewell: Nobody Out of My Plans Tue 10th May 2011 16:00 Boss Paul Jewell says he’s not spoken to any of his still-in-contract players about them potentially leaving the club over the summer. With at least one striker targeted, the futures of Jason Scotland and Tamás Priskin would both appear to be in doubt, while versatile Canadian international Jaime Peters has appeared only fleetingly since the change of manager at Portman Road. |
Cropper Called Up Tue 10th May 2011 10:37 Academy keeper Cody Cropper has been named in the US U20 squad for a training camp in Vichy, France from May 15th-20th. The 20-man squad will also play two friendlies against the France U20 side on May 17th and May 19th. |
Town Withdraw from Reserves League Tue 10th May 2011 09:08 Town will not be entering a reserves side in the Totesport.com Football Combination East Division next season, manager Paul Jewell instead preferring to play friendlies. |
Murphy Was Offered Reduced Terms Tue 10th May 2011 09:00 Blues boss Paul Jewell has revealed that keeper Brian Murphy’s new terms with Town were worth less than the Irishman’s previous contract. The 28-year-old left the club last week having turned down the new deal and is believed to be interesting newly-promoted QPR. |
Jewell: Jimmy Wants to Stay and I Want to Keep Him Tue 10th May 2011 09:00 Paul Jewell says he wants to keep midfielder Jimmy Bullard at Portman Road and that the loanee from Hull has told him that he wants to stay, but the Blues boss warns that it will be a very difficult deal for the Town to do, particularly with Premier League clubs also interested in the 32-year-old. |
Jewell Hoping to Speak to Targets Tue 10th May 2011 08:59 Blues boss Paul Jewell says he hopes to speak to a couple of transfer targets this week and also receive permission to talk to two more. The Town manager sees adding to his striking ranks as the priority but wants five or six players across his squad, including a replacement for departing central defender Gareth McAuley. |
McAuley Set for West Brom Mon 09th May 2011 20:57 West Bromwich Albion have emerged as the Premier League side departing Town defender Gareth McAuley is set to join. Earlier today, Blues boss Paul Jewell revealed that McAuley and skipper David Norris had decided to leave the club having failed to agree new terms at Portman Road. |
Hourihane Latest to Put Pen to Paper Mon 09th May 2011 17:00 Republic of Ireland U21 international midfielder Conor Hourihane has signed his six-month contract with the Blues and a number of other first and second-year pros have agreed to remain at Portman Road. Centre-half Tom Eastman is yet to confirm his intentions, while midfielder David Cawley has been released. |
Mackail-Smith Link Dismissed Mon 09th May 2011 15:59 Blues boss Paul Jewell has dismissed links with Peterborough United frontman Craig Mackail-Smith. The Town manager and members of his staff have been spotted at Posh matches in recent months, which has led to speculation that the 27-year-old striker was on his radar. |
Kiwomya and Thadani Join Exodus Mon 09th May 2011 15:43 Reserve coach Chris Kiwomya and fitness coach Simon Thadani are set to join goalkeeper-coach James Hollman on their way out of Town over the summer. |