Wigan's Watson Linked Again Sun 23rd Aug 2009 20:55 Town have again been linked with Wigan midfielder Ben Watson. The 24-year-old was reported to be interesting the Blues last summer prior to his £2 million move to the Latics from Crystal Palace in January. |
Murray Called Up Sun 23rd Aug 2009 20:48 Academy striker Ronan Murray has been named in the Republic of Ireland U19 squad for the Four Nations Tournament in Dublin and Bray in September. Murray has previously won four caps at U19 level. |
Keane: Big Challenge Ahead Sat 22nd Aug 2009 21:25 Boss Roy Keane conceded that he has a big challenge ahead if the Blues are to compete with the likes of West Brom at the right end of the Championship table this season. The Town manager hinted that the final week of the transfer window could be a busy time at Portman Road. |
U18s Draw With Baggies Sat 22nd Aug 2009 20:29 Town's U18s started their season with a 1-1 draw with West Brom at Playford Road this morning. Northern Irish U16 international Josh Carson lashed in from 25 yards in the 65th minute. |
West Brom 2-0 Town Sat 22nd Aug 2009 19:43 Town’s dismal start to the season continued as goals from Youssouf Mulumbu and Robert Koren saw West Brom to a comfortable win at the Hawthorns. Richard Wright saved a Luke Moore penalty and made a successive of excellent saves, preventing the home side from winning by a greater margin. |
Wickham Withdrawn From England Squad Sat 22nd Aug 2009 08:24 Town have withdrawn striker Connor Wickham from the England U17 squad playing a friendly tournament in the Midlands this week. The 16-year-old was due to be in action in games against Italy, Portugal and Turkey, which would have seen him miss the Blues' Carling Cup tie against Peterborough and the league match with Preston. |
Lee-Barrett: I'm No Also Arran Fri 21st Aug 2009 19:59 New keeper Arran Lee-Barrett says he is determined to make the most of his second chance with the Blues. The Ipswich-born glovesman was with Town as a schoolboy alongside the likes of Darren Bent, Darren Ambrose and Ian Westlake, but was released at 15. |
Town Sign Former Schoolboy Lee-Barrett Fri 21st Aug 2009 17:35 Town have re-signed former academy schoolboy Arran Lee-Barrett on a short-term contract. The Ipswich-born keeper goes straight into the squad for Saturday’s live Sky game at West Brom (KO 5.20pm). |
Robson Thanksgiving Service in Durham Fri 21st Aug 2009 15:19 Durham Cathedral will host a service of thanksgiving for the life of former Blues boss Sir Bobby Robson on Monday, 21st September. |
U18s Face Baggies Fri 21st Aug 2009 15:12 Town’s U18s start their FA Premier Academy League season with a home game against West Brom at Playford Road on Saturday morning (KO 11am). |