Jewell Delighted With Hammering Tue 15th Feb 2011 22:56 Town boss Paul Jewell was unsurprisingly delighted with his side’s 6-0 thrashing of Doncaster at the Keepmoat Stadium. Rovers boss Sean O’Driscoll’s post-match comment was over somewhat quicker than usual. |
Doncaster 0-6 Town Tue 15th Feb 2011 22:01 Connor Wickham hit his first senior hat-trick as Town continued their resurgence under Paul Jewell with a 6-0 destruction of Doncaster at the Keepmoat Stadium, the Blues’ first ever win on Rovers turf. Sam Hird’s 25th minute own goal set the Blues on their way with Wickham subsequently netting his three, the last a penalty, and Colin Healy and Gareth McAuley one each. |
Town Target Villa Defender Beye Tue 15th Feb 2011 11:57 Town are understood to be interested in taking Aston Villa right-back Habib Beye on loan. The 33-year-old is out of favour at Villa Park having made only 14 starts and two sub appearances since he joined them from Newcastle in the summer of 2009. |
Jewell Unlikely to Make Too Many Changes for Doncaster Trip Tue 15th Feb 2011 11:22 Town boss Paul Jewell says he’s unlikely to emulate his predecessor Roy Keane and make widespread changes to his team for this evening’s game at Doncaster’s Keepmoat Stadium (KO 7.45pm). Skipper David Norris is out injured and the Blues manager is weighing up whether one or two players might need a rest after a hectic schedule in recent weeks. |
Swansea: Nothing New on Scotland Move Tue 15th Feb 2011 09:12 Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins says his club have made no new move for Town striker Jason Scotland. The Swans made moves to take their former frontman on loan last week but Blues boss Paul Jewell dismissed their offer as “nowhere near” what Town would accept. |
Jewell Ultimately Aiming to Play 4-4-2 Tue 15th Feb 2011 08:52 Paul Jewell has revealed that his long-term plan is to play the 4-4-2 formation with Town that he has favoured at his previous clubs. Since taking over at Portman Road last month, the former Bradford, Sheffield Wednesday, Wigan and Derby boss has set his side out in a 4-3-3 for all but fleeting spells of a couple of games. |
Jewell Undecided on Skipper Mon 14th Feb 2011 21:54 Boss Paul Jewell says he’s not yet decided who will stand in as skipper when the Blues take on Doncaster at the Keepmoat Stadium on Tuesday (KO 7.45pm). Regular captain Norris is out after twisting his knee and ankle at Barnsley on Saturday. |
Osman Appointed U18s Coach Mon 14th Feb 2011 18:52 Town have appointed Blues legend Russell Osman as the academy’s new U18s coach. Central defender Osman, who celebrates his 52nd birthday today, was a key member of Sir Bobby Robson’s 1981 UEFA Cup-winning team and won 11 England full caps. |
Dozzell Holding Coaching Courses Mon 14th Feb 2011 18:41 Former Blue Jason Dozzell is holding more of his two-day coaching courses for kids. The ex-midfielder will be running the sessions at Ransomes Sports Club in Sidegate Avenue on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd February from 10am until 3pm. |
Jewell: Scotland May Start at Doncaster Mon 14th Feb 2011 14:33 Town manager Paul Jewell has hinted that Jason Scotland could come into his starting line-up when the Blues take on Doncaster at the Keepmoat Stadium on Tuesday. Scotland came off the bench to score his eighth goal of the season — his first away from home — during Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Barnsley. |