QPR Also Eyeing Arsenal Youngster Mon 15th Nov 2010 13:43 Town reportedly could face opposition from QPR if they are interested in signing Arsenal youngster Jay Emmanuel-Thomas on loan. On Saturday TWTD revealed that the Blues watched the former Blackpool and Doncaster loanee in action as he scored twice for the Gunners’ reserves against Everton last week. |
Kennedy: Blame Us, Not the Manager Mon 15th Nov 2010 10:57 Saturday’s stand-in skipper Mark Kennedy says it’s the players who are to blame for the Blues’ poor form and not manager Roy Keane. Kennedy returned to the side for the 3-1 home defeat to Barnsley after a hamstring injury, only to suffer another one during the second half. |
O'Dea in Irish Squad Mon 15th Nov 2010 10:43 Loanee defender Darren O’Dea has been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland squad for their friendly against Norway in Dublin on Wednesday. The Celtic man was named in the preliminary squad but Town were in talks with the FAI regarding his inclusion in the final party. |
Lavery Joins Carson in Northern Irish U21 Squad Sun 14th Nov 2010 23:04 Academy striker Caolan Lavery has been added to the Northern Ireland U21 squad for their friendly against Scotland at Partick Thistle’s Firhill on Wednesday. Lavery had initially been on standby, while Blues midfielder Josh Carson was named in the original squad. |
U18s Coach Pejic Suspended Sun 14th Nov 2010 22:45 TWTD understands that the Blues have suspended U18s coach Mike Pejic. Academy manager Sammy Morgan took control of Pejic’s side for yesterday’s 3-1 defeat to Arsenal at Playford Road. |
London Branch AGM in December Sun 14th Nov 2010 18:32 The AGM of the London Branch of the Supporters Club is being held on Wednesday 8th December at Hemingways Wine Bar (7.30pm). |
Keane Disappointed With Defeat Sat 13th Nov 2010 18:32 Town manager Roy Keane was understandably disappointed with his side's 3-1 home defeat to Barnsley. In addition to the loss, Mark Kennedy and Luke Hyam damaged their hamstrings and are out of next week’s trip to Hull. |
Town 1-3 Barnsley Sat 13th Nov 2010 17:15 Dismal Town fell to their second home defeat in a week as Barnsley left Portman Road with a comfortable 3-1 victory. The Tykes were 2-0 in front at the break through Goran Lovre and a Márton Fülöp own goal, then Garry O’Connor made it three before Tommy Smith pulled a late goal back for the Blues. |
U18s Lose to Arsenal Sat 13th Nov 2010 16:05 Town’s U18s fell to a 3-1 home defeat to Arsenal at Playford Road on Saturday morning. |
Keane Not Drawn on Walters Claims Sat 13th Nov 2010 09:53 Roy Keane has refused to comment on former Blue Jon Walters’s continued criticism of his management style. The Town boss says he may respond to the Stoke striker's claims in the future but was concentrating on today’s home game with Barnsley when asked at yesterday’s pre-match press conference. |