Joe Happy in the End Thu 03rd Nov 2005 02:15 Boss Joe Royle was reasonably happy with a 3-3 draw and thought the Blues showed signs of getting back to form at Derby. The Town manager had praise for Matt Richards and skipper Jim Magilton, both of whom scored their opening goals of the season. |
Derby 3-3 Town Thu 03rd Nov 2005 01:47 Matt Richards headed his first goal of the season to give the Blues a 3-3 draw at Derby County. Earlier, Richard Naylor had celebrated his new contract with the opener, before Dexter Blackstock and Marcus Tudgay put the Rams ahead prior to Jim Magilton curling in a freekick and Blackstock's second. |
Canadian Linked Wed 02nd Nov 2005 00:05 Town are one of a number of sides interested in Canadian midfielder Keegan Ayre. The 17-year-old is on trial at Tony Mowbray's Hibs for the next fortnight but the Blues, Sheffield Wednesday, Dundee and West Ham are also after the youngster. |
New Deal for Naylor Tue 01st Nov 2005 19:49 Central defender Richard Naylor has signed a new three-year deal which will keep him with the club until 2009. The 28-year-old is currently in his testimonial season. |
Joe Looking to Play-Offs Tue 01st Nov 2005 14:00 Town go to Derby County on Wednesday night having gone four games without a win (KO 7.45pm). Despite the run of poor results, boss Joe Royle insists that he is eyeing the play-off places rather than becoming concerned at a possible relegation battle. |
Garvan Back in Squad Tue 01st Nov 2005 11:56 Midfielder Owen Garvan is back in the Town squad ahead of Wednesday's game with Derby at Pride Park. However, striker Nicky Forster again misses out. |
Chairman: I'm Staying Tue 01st Nov 2005 08:57 Chairman David Sheepshanks says he is determined to stay at Portman Road and leave the club in a better state than he found it despite protests from fans at recent games. However, Sheepshanks also reiterated that if an acceptable significant investor comes forward they can take control of the club. |
Reserves Thrash Hornets Tue 01st Nov 2005 08:35 Town's reserves thrashed Watford's second string 8-1 at Portman Road on Monday night. A hat-trick from Jaime Peters, a brace from Billy Clarke and goals from Aidan Collins, Liam Craig and an own goal from Adam Griffiths secured the win. |
Reserves Face Watford Mon 31st Oct 2005 14:47 Town's reserves take on Watford's second string at Portman Road this evening (KO 7pm). Irish defender Gerard Nash is continuing his recovery after undergoing a cartilage operation during the summer. |
Another Juan Struck Down Mon 31st Oct 2005 14:28 Midfielder Jimmy Juan has become the latest Town player to be sidelined after picking up a facial injury in an accidental clash in training. The French loanee is considered a doubt for Wednesday's trip to Derby. |