Sheepshanks Withdraws From FA Running Sun 08th Feb 2009 09:02 Town chairman David Sheepshanks is reported to have withdrawn from the interview process for the job of FA chief executive. Sheepshanks, a member of the FA board which is charged with choosing a successor to Brian Barwick, was believed to have been on the shortlist for the role. |
U16s Lose as U18s Rest Ahead of Youth Cup Sun 08th Feb 2009 00:52 Town's U16s lost 4-1 to Southampton on Saturday morning at Playford Road. The Blues U18s game against the same opposition was called off earlier in the week because of Monday's FA Youth Cup fifth round tie. |
Rhodes's Strike Partner Nets Hat-Trick Sun 08th Feb 2009 00:39 It was on-loan Town frontman Jordan Rhodes's strike partner Charlie McDonald's turn to grab a hat-trick this week as Brentford beat Chester 3-0 at Griffin Park. Rhodes created McDonald's first goal and won the penalty which led to his third. |
Jim: Poor Day Sun 08th Feb 2009 00:09 Boss Jim Magilton admitted his side had a poor day and defended badly as they lost 3-0 at Swansea. |
Swansea 3-0 Town Sat 07th Feb 2009 18:20 Town's good run of form on the road came to an end as an impressive Swansea comfortably won 3-0 at the Liberty Stadium. Jason Scotland scored twice before a brilliant Jordi Gomez freekick with Alan Quinn coming closest for the Blues. |
Podcast Now Online Fri 06th Feb 2009 15:54 In this week's Naked Podcast, Phil. Graham, Jane Summerfield from Ipswich Town Ist and Nigel Smith, Suffolk area organiser for Camra, discuss amongst other things Town's 0-0 draw with Plymouth, the weekend visit to Swansea and Richard Naylor's departure. |
Lisbie Back for Trip to Swansea? Fri 06th Feb 2009 10:19 Town go to Swansea's Liberty Stadium for the first time on Saturday looking for their fourth away league win in a row. Striker Kevin Lisbie could return to the starting line-up, having impressed during the Blues' winning run on the road. |
Harding: Jim Had Problem With Me Thu 05th Feb 2009 18:18 Departing defender Dan Harding says his lack of opportunities with Town over the last year were down to manager Jim Magilton's feelings towards him rather than football. Last week, Harding joined Reading on loan for the rest of the season. |
Jim Misses Out on Gong Thu 05th Feb 2009 13:42 Jim Magilton has missed out on his first Manager of the Month gong with Roberto Martinez, boss of weekend opponents Swansea, winning January's award. Magilton was nominated alongside Cardiff's Dave Jones and Paulo Sousa of QPR. |
Jim: Trotter Still in My Plans Thu 05th Feb 2009 13:14 Boss Jim Magilton says Liam Trotter's trial at Scunthorpe does not mean his Town days are numbered. The Blues manager insists that the 20-year-old is still in his plans. |