Joe Pondering Dave Deal Mon 18th Apr 2005 14:16 Town boss Joe Royle is undecided whether on-loan defender David Unsworth will be offered a permanent deal with the Blues at the end of the season. TWTD reported last week that Unsworth's loan must end after the Brighton game, meaning he will not be involved in the play-offs. |
Coach to Southampton Mon 18th Apr 2005 00:44 Town are running one coach to today's FA Youth Cup final first leg against Southampton at the St Mary's Stadium. |
Pétursson Signs Mon 18th Apr 2005 00:07 Young Icelandic goalkeeper Óskar Pétursson put pen to paper on a two-year Academy scholarship on Thursday. TWTD revealed in early March that 16-year-old Pétursson had agreed to join the Blues. |
Sunderland Watch Murphy Sun 17th Apr 2005 23:41 Town are facing continued competition from weekend opponents Sunderland for the services of Irish U21 international striker Daryl Murphy. Black Cats' boss Mick McCarthy watched Murphy's Waterford United side lose 1-0 against University College Dublin on Friday night. |
Joe: We Were Fortunate Sun 17th Apr 2005 16:40 Boss Joe Royle felt his side were slightly fortunate to have gained a point from the 2-2 draw with Sunderland on Sunday lunchtime. Black Cats' boss Mick McCarthy said his players were disappointed not to win the game. |
Town 2-2 Sunderland Sun 17th Apr 2005 16:26 A late Darren Bent goal won the Blues a point from an entertaining 2-2 draw with Sunderland. All the goals came after the break, Marcus Stewart having missed an earlier penalty, Richard Naylor scoring for Town before Stephen Elliott and Carl Robinson put the visitors ahead prior to Bent's strike. |
Westy Town's Only Worry Fri 15th Apr 2005 16:29 Midfielder Ian Westlake remains Town's only injury concern ahead of Sunday's live Sky game against Sunderland (KO noon, Sky Sports One). The Clacton-based youngster picked up a knee injury in Monday's defeat to Wolves. |
Squad for Sunday Fri 15th Apr 2005 11:55 Midfielder Ian Westlake is included in the 16 for Sunday's live Sky game against Sunderland at Portman Road (KO Midday). Westlake, who picked up a knee injury in the defeat at Wolves, will have a fitness test on Saturday. |
Unsworth Recall? Fri 15th Apr 2005 10:44 Portsmouth manager Alain Perrin is reported to be considering recalling defender David Unsworth from his loan spell at Town. Pompey lost first choice left-back Matt Taylor to injury last weekend. |
Reserves 3-0 Charlton Fri 15th Apr 2005 10:18 Town's reserve side beat Charlton 3-0 at Portman Road on Thursday night. Charlton are already champions but goals from Danny Haynes, Pablo Couñago and Jimmy Juan secured the victory for the Blues. |