Jewell Looking Forward to First Game Under Portman Road Lights Tue 08th Mar 2011 11:58 Boss Paul Jewell is looking forward to his first game under the Portman Road floodlights but says he expects Reading to prove to be tough opponents (KO 7.45pm). Town are definitely without Mark Kennedy and Colin Healy, while a couple of unnamed players were facing fitness tests this morning. |
Search for Loanees Continues Tue 08th Mar 2011 09:13 Boss Paul Jewell says he’s still looking to add loan signings to his squad but so far has been out of luck. The Town manager is also continuing to try to find loan clubs for his youngsters with Irish keeper Ian McLoughlin already at League Two Stockport for a month. |
Jewell: Don't Underestimate Scotland Tue 08th Mar 2011 08:45 Town manager Paul Jewell says lone striker Jason Scotland’s contribution in recent weeks shouldn’t be underestimated. The Trinidad and Tobago international’s battling led to Jimmy Bullard’s opening goal at Cardiff on Saturday in what Jewell says was a typical performance from the former Swansea man. |
Jewell: We May Have to Rest Connor Tue 08th Mar 2011 08:33 Blues boss Paul Jewell has praised young striker Connor Wickham for his performances in an unfamiliar wide role but says he may have to rest the 17-year-old at some point. Wickham has played Town's last 14 matches, his longest run in the first team. |
Norwich Tickets On Sale Online Mon 07th Mar 2011 19:41 Town have announced that tickets for Thursday 21st April’s derby at home to Norwich are available via the club's new online ticketing system. Tickets for the game are not available over the phone until March 21st. |
Town Fan Among Earthquake Dead Mon 07th Mar 2011 17:40 Town fan Phil Coppeard has been confirmed as among those who died during the Christchurch earthquake. Phil, 41, had only recently emigrated to New Zealand with his wife Suzanne Craig. |
Jewell: If There's a Possibility of a Deal for Jimmy We'll Look at It Mon 07th Mar 2011 15:03 Boss Paul Jewell says that if there’s a possibility of signing loan midfielder Jimmy Bullard on a permanent basis from Hull City in the summer, Town would look at it. However, the Town manager admitted that with the 32-year-old having two years remaining on his £45,000-a-week contract, the financial side of a deal is a potential stumbling block. |
Jewell Waiting on Fitness Tests Mon 07th Mar 2011 14:24 Town boss Paul Jewell says a number of unnamed players face fitness tests ahead of Tuesday’s home game with Reading. The Blues are definitely without Mark Kennedy and Colin Healy. |
Smith's Shirt Up for Auction to Raise Funds for New Zealand Quake Appeal Mon 07th Mar 2011 10:17 The Blues have put one of New Zealand international defender Tommy Smith’s Town shirts up for auction to raise funds for the Red Cross's New Zealand Earthquake Appeal. Blues supporter Phil Coppeard was among those who died in last month’s quake. |
Jewell Surprised By Town's Slow Start at Cardiff Mon 07th Mar 2011 09:18 Town boss Paul Jewell says he was surprised by his side’s slow start to Saturday’s game at Cardiff and put it down to a lack of self-belief, something he says will become stronger the more games they win. The Blues were poor in the first half against the Bluebirds and were lucky not to be behind but vastly improved after the break with Jimmy Bullard scoring twice. |