Noble Suspended Wed 18th Oct 2006 10:37 Mark Noble will miss the home game with Luton Town a week on Sunday after picking up his fifth booking of the season in last night's defeat to Preston. The match against the Hatters has moved to a Sunday 1.15pm kick-off as it is being shown live on Sky Sports. |
Jim: Goals Were Jokes Tue 17th Oct 2006 23:40 Boss Jim Magilton slammed his defence for conceding three "joke" goals as the Blues surrendered a two-goal half-time lead to lose 3-2 at home to Preston North End. |
Town 2-3 Preston Tue 17th Oct 2006 23:07 Town threw away a two-goal half-time lead as Preston left Portman Road with a 3-2 win. Jon Macken put the Blues ahead from the spot, then Alan Lee added a second as there looked to be only one winner. However, the visitors scored three times in 12 minutes via Nugent, Chilvers and Whaley. |
Robson Returns Tue 17th Oct 2006 15:57 Town president Sir Bobby Robson has resumed his role alongside Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton after being given the all-clear by his medical team. Robson underwent surgery to remove a brain tumour at a Newcastle hospital on August 23rd. |
Roberts Added to Squad Tue 17th Oct 2006 15:12 New signing Gary Roberts has completed his three-month loan deal in time to be added to the squad for tonight's home game with Preston North End. Roberts, 22, joins with a view to a permanent switch when the transfer window reopens in January. |
Roberts Joining on Loan Tue 17th Oct 2006 10:49 Town are signing Accrington Stanley's Gary Roberts on an ‘emergency' loan spell until January. The 22-year-old is described as a tricky, pacy left winger and is being brought in to add depth to the midfield. |
More Changes for Town Mon 16th Oct 2006 21:29 Boss Jim Magilton has again named a 21-man squad as he prepares for Tuesday's home game with Preston North End (KO 7.45pm). Magilton will again make changes after Saturday's dismal 5-1 home defeat to West Brom. |
Bowden: New Big Investors Sun 15th Oct 2006 21:46 Town chief executive Derek Bowden has confirmed that the recent share issue attracted a number of new larger investors. TWTD reported in July that significant sums had been invested by parties with no previous financial interest in the club. |
U18s Draw With Saints Sun 15th Oct 2006 21:41 Town's U18s gained a 2-2 draw with Southampton at Playford Road on Saturday via a last-minute equaliser from Jordan Rhodes. Town's U16s lost 4-2 to the same opposition. |
Blue Evans? Sun 15th Oct 2006 21:33 Town boss Jim Magilton is keen on taking Manchester United youngster Jonny Evans on loan in January, according to reports in Northern Ireland. The 18-year-old central defender is currently on a loan spell with Royal Antwerp in Belgium. |