Naylor Appeal Launched Wed 15th Mar 2006 12:17 The FA have confirmed that the Blues have appealed against Richard Naylor's red card for "denial of an obvious goalscoring opportunity" in last night's 3-1 defeat to Preston North End. Naylor was sent off in the 10th minute after a 'clash' with Lilywhites striker Brett Ormerod. |
Jim Oxford Link Wed 15th Mar 2006 06:33 Skipper Jim Magilton is again being linked with a coaching role at former club Oxford United. Ex-Blue Brian Talbot, spotted watching Town's reserves against Watford on Monday, was sacked as U's boss on Tuesday. |
Joe Exasperated Wed 15th Mar 2006 03:29 Boss Joe Royle was left exasperated at referee Eddie Ilderton's performance as the Blues lost 3-1 at Preston. The Town manager says the official has agreed to have another look at the incident which led to Richard Naylor's tenth minute red card. |
Preston 3-1 Town Wed 15th Mar 2006 03:11 Town's play-off hopes appear to be over after losing 3-1 at Preston. The Blues were controversially reduced to 10 men early on when Richard Naylor was sent off but then went ahead via Jason De Vos. However, as Town legs tired in heavy conditions, David Nugent (2) and Patrick Agyemang won the points. |
Collins Stockport Loan Tue 14th Mar 2006 15:23 Aidan Collins will spend the remainder of the season at Stockport on loan where he'll hope to impress for next season. |
Reserves Defeat Hornets Mon 13th Mar 2006 21:56 First half goals from Billy Clarke, Dean McDonald and Darryl Knights gave Town's reserves a 3-0 victory over Watford at Borehamwood's Meadow Park on Monday night. Jay McEveley played 70 minutes as he made his first reserves appearance since his medial ligament operation. |
Wilnis Close to Signing Mon 13th Mar 2006 20:39 Boss Joe Royle says defender Fabian Wilnis is close to signing the one-year deal the Blues offered him last month. The Town manager says the Dutchman has enjoyed another good season. |
Reserves Side Named Mon 13th Mar 2006 16:03 As predicted earlier, Jay McEveley returns to action for the reserves this evening when they take on Watford at Borehamwood's Meadow Park (KO 7pm). Also included in the squad is Charlton defender Lawrie Wilson who, as TWTD revealed over the weekend, is on trial at Portman Road at present. |
Fuller Starts Against PNE Mon 13th Mar 2006 14:12 Ricardo Fuller will make his second start for the Blues when they face his former club Preston at Deepdale in Tuesday's crucial play-off six-pointer. The Jamaican could play alongside Alan Lee for the first time, although the Irishman is not yet a confirmed starter. |
Juan Watched By Monaco Mon 13th Mar 2006 13:00 Monaco sporting director Jean-Luc Ettori was at Portman Road on Saturday to catch on-loan midfielder Jimmy Juan in action for the Blues against Millwall. Juan made his return to the Town line-up after a recent spell on the sidelines with a groin injury. |