Joe: Lack of Cutting Edge Sat 07th Jan 2006 20:52 Boss Joe Royle bemoaned his side's lack of a cutting edge after their FA Cup exit at the hands of Portsmouth. The resurgent Blues impressed and were unfortunate to lose the game 1-0, Uruguayan striker Dario Silva netting in the first half. |
Town 0-1 Portsmouth Sat 07th Jan 2006 18:53 Unlucky Town's 2005/06 FA Cup campaign came to an end at the third round stage as Portsmouth left Portman Road with a 1-0 victory. Dario Silva scored the goal in the 36th minute, but the Blues controlled most of the game with Jason De Vos hitting the post in the second half. |
Barron Handed Cup Start Fri 06th Jan 2006 15:25 Boss Joe Royle has confirmed that left-back Scott Barron will start Saturday's FA Cup third round tie at home to Portsmouth. Royle, the last English manager to win the trophy with Everton back in 1995, is keen for the Blues enjoy a rare cup run this season. |
U18s Face Hammers Fri 06th Jan 2006 14:43 Town's U18s face West Ham on Saturday morning at their Little Heath training ground (KO 11am). Earlier in the season, the young Blues thrashed the Hammers 5-1 at Playford Road with Liam Craig scoring a hat-trick and Cathal Lordan and Billy Clarke grabbing one each. |
Town Close to Signing Lee Fri 06th Jan 2006 11:36 Boss Joe Royle says he is "very, very hopeful" that the Blues will sign Cardiff City striker Alan Lee on a permanent deal next week. The two clubs are currently negotiating a fee for the Irish international. |
Sito in Cup Squad Thu 05th Jan 2006 17:16 Spanish full-back Sito is included in a 16-man squad for Saturday's FA Cup third round tie with Portsmouth. The former Racing Club de Ferrol man was back in training today after the ankle injury he sustained in last weekend's 1-0 win at home to Luton. |
Joe's Fuller Hope Thu 05th Jan 2006 16:43 Joe Royle says he has not given up hope of landing Southampton striker Ricardo Fuller on loan. The Jamaican international was initially reluctant to join the Blues for the rest of the season but Royle says the situation could change. |
Good News on Price Thu 05th Jan 2006 15:22 Town have had some good news on the injury front with a scan showing that Lewis Price's groin problem is not serious. Another boost is that Sito, who signed a new contract yesterday, could also be back for Saturday's FA Cup third round tie at home to Portsmouth. |
Branches Amalgamate Thu 05th Jan 2006 12:00 The North-East and North-West branches of the ITFC Supporters' Club have amalgamated into a new ITFC North of England Supporters' Branch. The first AGM of the new group will be held at Preston at midday on Saturday, 4th March at a venue to be confirmed. |
Train Problems Saturday Thu 05th Jan 2006 11:12 Fans travelling from London to Saturday's FA Cup third round tie with Portsmouth by rail face delays with a bus service replacing trains on part of the journey. |