Reserves Draw at West Ham But U15s Lose Final Sat 07th Aug 2010 16:00 A young Town reserves side drew a friendly 1-1 at West Ham's Little Heath training ground on Saturday morning. Irish U19 international striker Ronan Murray netted Town's goal during the second half. |
Keane Backs Brown to Replace Bruce Sat 07th Aug 2010 12:00 Town boss Roy Keane says he has no need to sign a replacement for Alex Bruce as he already has one in the shape of Wales U19 international Troy Brown. The 19-year-old central defender was the Blues’ man of the match in Tuesday’s 1-0 defeat to a Spurs XI, a performance typical of his displays in pre-season. |
Kennedy Keen to Work With Roy at Town Sat 07th Aug 2010 08:00 New full-back Mark Kennedy says the chance of working with Roy Keane and good past experiences at Portman Road were behind his decision to join the Blues. The 34-year-old Irishman was paraded at a press conference on Thursday along with fellow new signing Márton Fülöp, having signed a two-year contract last week after Town and Cardiff had agreed a £75,000 fee. |
Town Reach Cup Final Fri 06th Aug 2010 21:59 A Town academy team has reached the final of the U15 Elite Boys section at the Umbro Galway Cup in Ireland. The Blues youngsters previously won the same age group at the tournament in 2007. |
Martin Joins Charlton On Loan Fri 06th Aug 2010 20:04 Midfielder Lee Martin has joined League One Charlton Athletic on loan for the season. The Addicks were first linked with a move for the 23-year-old a fortnight ago. |
Hyam Could Be One of Three Debuts at Middlesbrough Fri 06th Aug 2010 15:52 Boss Roy Keane is weighing up whether to give 18-year-old Luke Hyam his senior debut when the Blues travel to Middlesbrough for Saturday’s opening npower Championship game of the season. Hyam has impressed his manager throughout pre-season and could make his bow at the Riverside. |
Keane Confirms Silly Offers for McAuley Fri 06th Aug 2010 14:00 Boss Roy Keane has confirmed that the Blues have received interest in central defensive linchpin Gareth McAuley, but dismissed the offers as “silly”. The Northern Irishman, who was linked with Bristol City last week, says he is keen to remain with the Blues. |
Scotland Unbelievably Close to Ipswich? Fri 06th Aug 2010 10:36 Wigan Athletic striker Jason Scotland is tipped to be the player boss Roy Keane said he was “unbelievably close” to signing yesterday. The 31-year-old former Swansea frontman appears likely to leave the DW Stadium during the close season as part of a clear-out by boss Roberto Martinez. |
Pablo Won't Travel to Boro Fri 06th Aug 2010 10:10 Roy Keane says striker Pablo Couñago will not be in the squad for Saturday’s game at Middlesbrough. The Spaniard has spent much of pre-season in the reserves and was only a sub in Tuesday’s friendly with a Spurs XI. |
Keane: Town Turned Down Bid From Wigan Fri 06th Aug 2010 09:21 Boss Roy Keane has revealed that the Blues turned down a £3.5 million offer for Jon Walters from Wigan in 2008. The striker is currently being targeted by Stoke City, who were also interested in the Town skipper at around the same time but never got as far as making a bid. |