Jewell: If It Had Been a Boxing Match The Ref Would Have Stopped It At Half-Time Sat 26th Feb 2011 18:36 Boss Paul Jewell felt that if the Blues’ game against Portsmouth had been a boxing match the referee would have stopped it at half-time. Town dominated the first half but failed to take their chances and Pompey grabbed the three points in the second half via goals from David Nugent and David Cotterill. |
Paperwork Scuppers McLoughlin's Stockport Debut Sat 26th Feb 2011 17:53 On-loan keeper Ian McLoughlin missed out on a possible debut for Stockport at Bradford today after the paperwork relating to the deal wasn’t completed in time. |
Town 0-2 Portsmouth Sat 26th Feb 2011 17:02 Town were again made to rue failing to make the most of their first half possession and chances as Portsmouth left Portman Road with a 2-0 win. The Blues could have been well in front having dominated before the break but it was Pompey who claimed the points via second half goals from one-time Town loan target David Nugent and David Cotterill. |
Lavery Returns But U18s Lose Sat 26th Feb 2011 16:27 Striker Caolan Lavery made his return to action for the U18s but Russell Osman’s men fell to a 3-0 defeat at Chelsea at their Cobham training ground this morning. Northern Ireland U21 international Lavery has been out of action since suffering a knee ligament injury during the FA Youth Cup defeat to Peterborough in November. |
Lavery Returns for U18s Sat 26th Feb 2011 10:13 Northern Ireland U21 international striker Caolan Lavery is set to make his return for Town’s U18s this morning when they face Chelsea at their Cobham training ground (KO 11am). The Canadian-born frontman has been out of action since suffering a knee ligament injury in the FA Youth Cup defeat to Peterborough United in November. |
Jewell: New Scout Will Look North and Abroad Sat 26th Feb 2011 09:54 Paul Jewell says new scout David Hamilton’s role at Town will involve him looking for new players in the north and overseas. Jewell confirmed that Hamilton, his former Wigan and Derby chief scout, would be joining his staff earlier in the week, having left Walsall where he held a similar position last month. |
Stockport Confirm McLoughlin Loan Fri 25th Feb 2011 17:23 Stockport County have confirmed the signing of Town keeper Ian McLoughlin on a month's loan, as reported by TWTD yesterday. |
Kenya Presentation Prior to Portsmouth Clash Fri 25th Feb 2011 13:58 Fans interested in taking part in the ITFC Charitable Trust’s Kenya trip are invited to attend a presentation at Portman Road prior to Saturday’s home game against Portsmouth. The ITFC Charitable Trust has teamed up with Kenyan Adventure to offer fans the chance to volunteer in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya for 10 days in October 2011 (Sunday 9th - Thursday 20th). |
Jewell Won't Make Rash Changes for Pompey Visit Fri 25th Feb 2011 13:32 Boss Paul Jewell says he won’t make any rash changes to his side when Portsmouth visit Portman Road on Saturday despite Tuesday’s 2-0 loss to league leaders QPR. The Town manager, who will have to make one change with Colin Healy out injured, has generally been pleased with his side’s recent performances but feels they can do better in front of goal. |
Town Fan Missing in Christchurch Fri 25th Feb 2011 12:19 Town fan Phil Coppeard is amongst those missing since the Christchurch earthquake on Tuesday. Phil, 41, had only recently emigrated to New Zealand with his wife Suzanne Craig. |