Another Loanee Possible Mon 20th Oct 2003 14:41 Town manager Joe Royle says that he could look to the loan market to replace crocked midfielder Alan Mahon. The Irishman is expected to be out for up to six weeks with the hamstring injury he picked up against Stoke on Saturday. |
Town Name 17 for Palace Mon 20th Oct 2003 13:04 Blues' boss Joe Royle has named a squad of 17 for the trip to Crystal Palace on Tuesday night. Young midfielder Matt Bloomfield comes into the party as cover for skipper Jim Magilton. |
Alan Stays Whilst Injured Mon 20th Oct 2003 10:42 On-loan midfielder Alan Mahon will remain at Portman Road throughout his expected six week spell on the sidelines. If the injury is a hamstring tear as initially diagnosed, there'll be only a couple of weeks of his loan left when he returns. |
U19s Lose to Spurs Sat 18th Oct 2003 22:13 Town's U19s were beaten 2-1 by Spurs' youngsters away from home on Saturday morning. |
Joe: Luck Was on Our Side Sat 18th Oct 2003 21:50 Town boss Joe Royle admitted that luck was on his team's side when Keith Andrews' late effort struck both posts, however he felt his team deserved their 1-0 victory. |
Town 1-0 Stoke City Sat 18th Oct 2003 21:33 Matt Richards' first half goal was enough to beat Stoke City and give the Blues their seventh win in eight games. In truth it should have been more comfortable, Pablo Couñago missed a number of opportunities while Georges Santos had a second half header cleared off the line. Late on there was a scare when a Keith Andrews effort hit both of Kelvin Davis' posts. |
Knights in England Action Sat 18th Oct 2003 10:17 Academy striker Daryl Knights was in the England U16s side which beat Northern Ireland 4-0 at Rushden on Friday night. |
Miller Added to Squad Fri 17th Oct 2003 15:24 Midfielder Tommy Miller has been added to the squad for Stoke after coming through a week's training. Miller has been out of the side since the West Ham match at the end of August with a knee tendon injury. |
Mahon Plans Irish Jig Fri 17th Oct 2003 14:44 On-loan midfielder Alan Mahon is planning to entertain Town fans with an Irish jig should he net against Stoke on Saturday. The 25-year-old previously celebrated goals at Blackburn and Tranmere with the celtic-style prancing. |
Anti-Racism Action Week Fri 17th Oct 2003 11:54 Town are supporting Europe's biggest ever series of anti-racism activities this week. Fans, professional clubs, community groups and players from across the country are taking part in the national anti-racism week of action. |