Marathon Man Tue 02nd Mar 2010 12:40 Lifelong Town fan Tim Stewart is running this year’s London Marathon to raise funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. |
Walters: Chester Demise No Surprise Tue 02nd Mar 2010 10:15 Town skipper Jon Walters says he was disappointed but not surprised to see his former club Chester City’s long-running financial woes lead to their expulsion from the Blue Square Premier last week. The 26-year-old joined the Blues from Chester, then in League Two, in January 2007. |
Keane: Priority at Corners Always Defence Tue 02nd Mar 2010 09:50 Boss Roy Keane has explained the thinking behind Town bringing all their players back to defend at corners. Since Keane took over as manager, the Blues rarely leave anyone up field when they are defending opposition corners. |
Wright Set for Second Reserves Game at Wycombe Tue 02nd Mar 2010 09:14 Richard Wright is set to play the second game of his comeback from injury this evening when the reserves travel to Maidenhead’s York Road to face Wycombe Wanderers for the second time in a week (KO 7pm). Wright injured knee ligaments in the game at Cardiff in November. |
McAuley Ruled Out But Nine Away With International Squads Mon 01st Mar 2010 11:05 Central defender Gareth McAuley has dropped out of Northern Ireland’s squad for their friendly against Albania in Tirana on Wednesday due to a groin problem. Town have nine other players due to spend time with international squads this week. |
Gerken: I Meant to Miss It Mon 01st Mar 2010 09:30 Bristol City keeper Dean Gerken claims he deliberately missed with his punch at Connor Wickham’s last minute long throw which ended up in the back of the net during Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Portman Road. Gerken put in an outstanding display to deny the Blues a victory. |
Baptiste's Trial Extended Sun 28th Feb 2010 20:36 Trinidadian international Kerry Baptiste has had his trial with the Blues extended by four days, according to reports in the Caribbean. The 28-year-old arrived at the club last Tuesday for what was initially planned to be a week at Playford Road. |
Healy Reported to Want to Stay With Town Sun 28th Feb 2010 10:12 Loan striker David Healy has already decided he wants to quit Sunderland and join the Blues permanently in the summer, according to one of this morning’s tabloids. |
McAuley a Doubt for Northern Ireland Sat 27th Feb 2010 19:23 Central defender Gareth McAuley could be forced to miss Northern Ireland’s friendly in Albania on Wednesday due to a groin injury which was hampering him during Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Bristol City. The former skipper thought that Robins keeper Dean Gerken got a touch on Connor Wickham’s late long throw which ended up in the net but was ruled out by referee Nigel Miller. |
Managers Praise City Keeper Gerken Sat 27th Feb 2010 19:07 Both managers praised Bristol City keeper Dean Gerken for his superb display as the Blues and Robins drew 0-0 at Portman Road. The former Colchester man made a string of saves to prevent Town taking all three points. |