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. |
Jewell Targeting Loanees for Weekend Mon 14th Feb 2011 14:15 Town manager Paul Jewell has revealed that he is looking to add “one or two” loanees to his squad before the weekend. The Blues boss was giving no hints on their identities but one is likely to be a central midfield player with skipper David Norris sidelined and loan signing Jimmy Bullard unavailable against his parent club Hull City on Saturday. |
Norris Undergoing Scan Mon 14th Feb 2011 13:34 Skipper David Norris is undergoing a scan on the injuries which forced him off after 15 minutes of Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Barnsley and is expected to miss at least Town’s next two games. The midfielder twisted both his knee and his ankle at Oakwell. |
Jewell Pleased to See Scotland in the Spotlight for Scoring Mon 14th Feb 2011 08:55 Boss Paul Jewell was pleased that striker Jason Scotland was making the headlines for scoring Town’s goal in the 1-1 draw at Barnsley rather than due to his possible loan return to former club Swansea. |
U18s Draw at Fulham Sun 13th Feb 2011 21:24 Town’s U18s recovered from going two goals down to draw 2-2 at Fulham on Saturday morning. Josh Carson (pictured) and Jidé Maduako were on target for the Blues. |