Youth Cup Three Released Mon 09th Jan 2006 09:35 TWTD understands that Town have told FA Youth Cup heroes Aidan Collins, Liam Craig and Cathal Lordan that they will not be offered contracts at the end of the season and to look for new clubs. Scottish midfielder Craig has already been offered a deal by SPL side Falkirk. |
Andy Johnson Linked! Mon 09th Jan 2006 00:56 The weekend tabloids are linking Town with a move for West Brom midfielder Andy Johnson. The 31-year-old former Norwich City player is said to be on his way out of the Hawthorns and interesting a number of Championship clubs. |
Pétursson Sent Off Sun 08th Jan 2006 23:53 Icelandic keeper Óskar Pétursson was red-carded for a professional foul in the 12th minute as the U18s were thrashed 6-1 at West Ham on Saturday morning. With no glovesman on the bench, full-back Sammy Moore took over in goal. Charlie Sheringham netted for the Blues. |
Joe: Lack of Cutting Edge Sat 07th Jan 2006 20:52 Boss Joe Royle bemoaned his side's lack of a cutting edge after their FA Cup exit at the hands of Portsmouth. The resurgent Blues impressed and were unfortunate to lose the game 1-0, Uruguayan striker Dario Silva netting in the first half. |
Town 0-1 Portsmouth Sat 07th Jan 2006 18:53 Unlucky Town's 2005/06 FA Cup campaign came to an end at the third round stage as Portsmouth left Portman Road with a 1-0 victory. Dario Silva scored the goal in the 36th minute, but the Blues controlled most of the game with Jason De Vos hitting the post in the second half. |
Barron Handed Cup Start Fri 06th Jan 2006 15:25 Boss Joe Royle has confirmed that left-back Scott Barron will start Saturday's FA Cup third round tie at home to Portsmouth. Royle, the last English manager to win the trophy with Everton back in 1995, is keen for the Blues enjoy a rare cup run this season. |
U18s Face Hammers Fri 06th Jan 2006 14:43 Town's U18s face West Ham on Saturday morning at their Little Heath training ground (KO 11am). Earlier in the season, the young Blues thrashed the Hammers 5-1 at Playford Road with Liam Craig scoring a hat-trick and Cathal Lordan and Billy Clarke grabbing one each. |
Town Close to Signing Lee Fri 06th Jan 2006 11:36 Boss Joe Royle says he is "very, very hopeful" that the Blues will sign Cardiff City striker Alan Lee on a permanent deal next week. The two clubs are currently negotiating a fee for the Irish international. |
Sito in Cup Squad Thu 05th Jan 2006 17:16 Spanish full-back Sito is included in a 16-man squad for Saturday's FA Cup third round tie with Portsmouth. The former Racing Club de Ferrol man was back in training today after the ankle injury he sustained in last weekend's 1-0 win at home to Luton. |
Joe's Fuller Hope Thu 05th Jan 2006 16:43 Joe Royle says he has not given up hope of landing Southampton striker Ricardo Fuller on loan. The Jamaican international was initially reluctant to join the Blues for the rest of the season but Royle says the situation could change. |