Jim on Stoke Trip Thu 21st Feb 2008 12:44 Boss Jim Magilton expects a fantastic game and a big challenge when the Blues travel to Stoke on Saturday looking for their first ever victory at the Britannia Stadium. The last time Town won away against the Potters was back in March 1997 at their old Victoria Ground when Mauricio Taricco scored the only goal. |
New Injury for Nugent Thu 21st Feb 2008 10:15 Town's planned loan swoop for Portsmouth striker David Nugent will at best be delayed after the England frontman suffered a new injury in training. The 22-year-old has picked up a groin strain and has been ruled out of Pompey's weekend game with Sunderland. |
Robson and Osborne TWTD's Latest Shirts Thu 21st Feb 2008 09:46 As we close in on the 30th anniversary of Town's 1978 FA Cup victory over Arsenal, TWTD has added Sir Bobby Robson and Roger Osborne designs to our range of merchandise. |
Murphy in Irish Action Thu 21st Feb 2008 08:44 Academy striker Paul Murphy will be international action with the Republic of Ireland U17s this evening when they take on Finland in their second friendly in Kilkenny. Murphy scored the opening goal in Tuesday's 3-0 victory over the Finns in the first game. |
Smith Joins Stevenage Wed 20th Feb 2008 19:26 Town have confirmed that academy defender Tommy Smith will join Stevenage Borough on loan. TWTD was first to report Boro's interest in the England U17 international early in January. |
Reserves Win Friendly Wed 20th Feb 2008 16:31 A young Town reserve side defeated Galway United 2-1 in this afternoon's behind-closed-doors friendly at Playford Road. Jordan Rhodes netted his usual goal, this time a penalty just before the break, while Jack Ainsley netted the winner two minutes from the end. |
Williams Turns Down New Deal Wed 20th Feb 2008 13:55 Boss Jim Magilton has revealed that midfielder Gavin Williams has turned down an extension to his Town contract. The Town manager has also admitted that he would consider a loan move for the Welsh international. |
Reserves in Action Wed 20th Feb 2008 12:20 A reserves side largely made up of U18 team players is taking on Galway United in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Playford Road this afternoon. As reported on Monday, the Eircom League team are spending a week of their pre-season preparations training with Town. |
Jim Confirms Nugent Interest Wed 20th Feb 2008 10:23 Boss Jim Magilton has confirmed his loan interest in Portsmouth striker David Nugent. The frontman, rarely involved with Pompey since his summer move from Preston, was linked with a move to the Blues prior to the transfer window and again more recently. |
The Naked Football Show Tonight Wed 20th Feb 2008 01:58 Remember to tune in to Ipswich Community Radio's The Naked Football Show this evening from 6pm until 6.30pm. Regular chair Graham Blackburn and TWTD editor Phil Ham will be in the studio, along with Phil Pritchard and The Vulture. |