Pablo Spanish Link Wed 15th Oct 2003 15:22 Spanish side Real Betis are being linked with a January transfer window move for Blues' striker Pablo Couñago. However, the 24-year-old says he is keen to remain at Portman Road. |
Joe Praise for Nash Wed 15th Oct 2003 12:06 Blues' boss Joe Royle has praised debut-making central defender Gerard Nash. The 17-year-old came on as a late sub in the thrashing of Burnley last night. |
Joe: We Were Outstanding Tue 14th Oct 2003 23:30 Town manager Joe Royle hailed his players' five-goal first half display as outstanding and felt that it was only a matter of time before his side dished out a hammering. |
Town 6 - 1 Burnley Tue 14th Oct 2003 23:19 Rampant Town demolished Burnley 6-1 with a rip-roaring display as they climbed to seventh. A stunning first half saw the Blues go in 5-0 at the break. The second half was always going to be an anti-climax with Shefki Kuqi's sixth the only addition while Burnley's Delroy Facey grabbed a consolation. |
Trial for Rhodes? Tue 14th Oct 2003 15:48 Town boss Joe Royle has denied that the Blues are set to sign Newmarket Town winger Alex Rhodes, however he does admit that it is possible the 20-year-old could come to Portman Road for a trial. |
Burnley Betting Tue 14th Oct 2003 12:44 Tonight's match against Burnley has been marked as a home win by the bookies. The best odds for a home win seem to be with Bet365 and Sporting William Hill both offering 8/11 while the best price on Burnley is 7/2 with Sporting Odds and William Hill. See below for a full guide. |
Only 15 Clarets Travel Tue 14th Oct 2003 12:10 This evening's opponents Burnley have just 15 players making the trip from Lancashire to Portman Road - and included in that number are players who until yesterday were in bed with a flu bug which has hit Turf Moor in epidemic proportions. |
No Season Loan for Chris Tue 14th Oct 2003 00:37 On-loan midfielder Chris Bart-Williams says he wants to stay at Town for the rest of 2003/04. However, under current Football League rules, none of the Blues' current loanees can remain at Portman Road more than three months without signing permanent deals. |
Forest Game Switch Likely Mon 13th Oct 2003 19:37 Town's visit to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest on November 15th is likely to be postponed due to international calls for the home side. |
Joe Wants to Keep Loanees Mon 13th Oct 2003 14:13 Town boss Joe Royle says that although he is keen to sign all three loanees the club's finances mean that at present this is out of the question. Alan Mahon, Chris Bart-Williams and Shefki Kuqi have all impressed since joining the Blues on a short-term basis. |