Balkestein Recalled from Brentford Wed 30th Dec 2009 10:15 Town have recalled defender Pim Balkestein from his loan spell at Brentford. The Dutchman was due to remain with the Bees until January 17th. |
Clarke Won't Face Town Wed 30th Dec 2009 09:23 Former Town striker Billy Clarke will not be in the Blackpool side which is due to face the Blues in a third round FA Cup tie at Bloomfield Park on Saturday. The game could be in doubt with the Tangerines’ match against Sheffield Wednesday having been postponed on Monday and with further bad weather expected. |
Agent: Wickham Unlikely to Leave Wed 30th Dec 2009 09:07 Connor Wickham is unlikely to leave the Blues and sign a professional contract with a Premier League club before his 17th birthday in March, according to his agent Paul Goddard. Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Aston Villa and several other Premier League clubs are all reported to have been targeting the England U17 frontman. |
Naked Football Show Tonight Wed 30th Dec 2009 08:06 This evening's The Naked Football Show (ICR FM 6pm) looks at all the Town issues of the moment with regulars Graham Blackburn and Phil Ham joined by Jeremy Leeburn and The Vulture. |
Stead Appeal Today Wed 30th Dec 2009 07:26 The FA will hear Jon Stead’s appeal against his red card at Crystal Palace later today. The striker was shown a straight red by referee Paul Taylor close to the end of the first half of the game at Selhurst Park on Boxing Day for a foul on Freddie Sears. |
Lambe and Bermuda Lose Tue 29th Dec 2009 12:28 Midfielder Reggie Lambe and Bermuda’s U23s suffered a 5-2 defeat to Trinidad and Tobago’s youngsters in Hamilton yesterday. |
Keane Pleased With Stead Mon 28th Dec 2009 18:44 Boss Roy Keane was delighted with the way Jon Stead reacted to Saturday’s harsh red card, netting Town’s second and third goals in the 3-0 victory over QPR. |
Town 3-0 QPR Mon 28th Dec 2009 16:54 Two goals from Jon Stead and one from Jon Walters gave the Blues a comfortable 3-0 home victory over QPR. Walters opened the scoring in the third minute with Stead, who also netted twice in the corresponding fixture last season, adding to the lead in the second half before missing two late chances to complete his first Town hat-trick. |
Town Amongst Clubs Linked With Halmosi Mon 28th Dec 2009 09:31 Town, Sheffield United, Coventry and Plymouth are all eyeing a loan move for Hull City left winger Peter Halmosi, according to reports in Hungary. The 30-year-old is yet to play for the Tigers in the Premier League this season, but has no plans to leave the KC Stadium permanently in January. |
Trio Set to Return for QPR Clash Sun 27th Dec 2009 12:56 Town have Jon Walters, Grant Leadbitter and Stern John back for Monday’s visit by QPR (KO 3pm). Striker Jon Stead is available for selection ahead of his appeal against his sending off at Crystal Palace. |