Academy Trio Win Caps Thu 22nd Oct 2009 18:33 Academy trio Josh Carson (pictured), Cormac Burke and Rory McKeown won their third Northern Ireland U17 caps as their side started their European U17 Championships qualifying group games with a 2-0 win over Malta. Midfielder Carson netted the first goal in the 12th minute with Preston’s Michael McLellan adding the second before the break. |
McAuley: It Was the Worst Feeling Ever Thu 22nd Oct 2009 16:06 Goalscorer Gareth McAuley says the feeling of conceding another injury time goal against Watford was “gut-wrenching”. McAuley has also backed manager Roy Keane to turn things around. |
Walters a Doubt for Plymouth Trip Thu 22nd Oct 2009 11:09 Striker Jon Walters is rated as a doubt ahead of Saturday’s game at Plymouth after spraining an ankle in the closing stages of Tuesday’s draw with Watford. |
Hart: Begovic Staying at Pompey Thu 22nd Oct 2009 09:30 Portsmouth manager Paul Hart says keeper Asmir Begovic is still very much in his plans, despite sending him out on loan to Town for three months. Begovic is with the Blues until January and has started the last two matches. |
Naked Podcast Now Online Thu 22nd Oct 2009 09:02 You can now hear this week's The Naked Football Show on ICR FM's Listen Again facility, on an MP3 or via iTunes. Graham Blackburn and Phil Ham are joined by The Man From Block H and Tom Taylor to discuss the Town issues of the moment. |
Edwards: Players Backing Keane Thu 22nd Oct 2009 08:54 Midfielder Carlos Edwards says the Town squad are firmly behind manager Roy Keane, despite the continuing winless run. Tuesday’s draw against Watford was the Blues’ 13 match without a win. |
Stead Nets Twice as Reserves Lose at Peterborough Wed 21st Oct 2009 16:08 Jon Stead netted twice as a strong Town reserves side lost 3-2 at Peterborough United this afternoon. The Blues second string, including a large number of first team hopefuls, were poor in the first half but improved after the break. |
Clegg Still Backing Keane Wed 21st Oct 2009 15:19 Chief executive Simon Clegg has again backed manager Roy Keane to turn around the Blues’ fortunes. Clegg says the situation hasn’t altered despite Town failing to win in their first 13 league games. |
Keane Thanks Fans Wed 21st Oct 2009 13:43 Boss Roy Keane has thanked fans for the reception they gave his players after last night’s 1-1 draw with Watford. Despite conceding another late goal and taking the winless run to 13 games, the Portman Road faithful applauded the side off the field. |
Wickham Misses Plymouth and Derby After Joining Up With England Wed 21st Oct 2009 13:39 Striker Connor Wickham will miss Town’s games against Plymouth and Derby after joining up with the England squad for their UEFA European U17 Championships first qualifying round group games in Baku, Azerbaijan. Wickham has joined up with the squad late after coming on as a sub during last night’s 1-1 draw against Watford. |