Jewell Looks Set to Keep Faith in Youngsters at Leeds Fri 20th Jan 2012 15:11 Town boss Paul Jewell will be weighing up whether to stick with youngsters such as Josh Carson, Luke Hyam, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and Tommy Smith or recall some of his fit-again senior players when the Blues take on Leeds at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon. Last week’s youthful line-up impressed as they drew 2-2 at home to Blackpool. |
Jewell Admits Contract Concerns Thu 19th Jan 2012 08:17 Town manager Paul Jewell has admitted that he has concerns that only 12 members of his squad are currently contracted for next season. The Blues boss has sought to address this to some extent this week by offering new terms to youngsters Josh Carson, Luke Hyam and Ronan Murray. |
Evans Speaks Out on Town Sun 15th Jan 2012 10:00 Blues owner Marcus Evans was interviewed in yesterday’s match programme about a number of current club issues, including the manager's position, the future of the Academy, the scouting network and his continued investment. Town have given TWTD permission to reproduce the piece in its entirety. |
Town 2-2 Blackpool Sat 14th Jan 2012 17:05 Blackpool came from two goals behind to peg the Blues back to a 2-2 draw at Portman Road. Town looked to have had the game won via a first half own goal by Angel Martinez and a Tommy Smith header after the break, but subs Elliot Grandin and Kevin Phillips claimed a point for the Seasiders. |
Jewell Waiting on Leadbitter Ahead of Blackpool Game Fri 13th Jan 2012 15:45 Blues boss Paul Jewell is sweating on the fitness of skipper Grant Leadbitter ahead of tomorrow’s home game against Blackpool. The midfielder hurt his hip during Wednesday’s unlucky defeat at Birmingham. |
Jewell: Town Can't Feel Sorry for Themselves at Birmingham Wed 11th Jan 2012 11:37 Ipswich boss Paul Jewell says he and his players can’t afford to go into games feeling sorry for themselves, despite sitting in 20th place in the Championship and on a run which has seen them win only two of their last 13 matches. The Blues, who are still waiting on defensive target Sean St Ledger,are in action at Birmingham tonight in a match rearranged from earlier in the season due to the Midlanders’ Europa League campaign (KO 7.45pm). |
Hull City 3-1 Town Sat 07th Jan 2012 17:17 Town’s FA Cup campaign came to a third round end for the fifth time in eight years as the Blues lost 3-1 at Hull City. The home side were 2-0 in front at the break via Aaron Mclean and Tom Cairney before half-time sub Jason Scotland pulled one back for Town, but Cameron Stewart sealed the Tigers’ place in round four in injury time. |
Sonko Back for Cup Visit to Hull Fri 06th Jan 2012 16:34 Former Hull City loanee Ibrahima Sonko will return to the Blues’ backline as Town face the Tigers in the third round of the FA Cup at the KC Stadium on Saturday. Sonko, one of several ex-Hull players in Paul Jewell’s squad, is back after serving a one-match ban having reached five bookings. |
Jewell Weighing Up Changes for Forest Clash Mon 02nd Jan 2012 07:00 Town boss Paul Jewell says he is considering whether to make changes for today’s home game against Nottingham Forest with the match coming only 48 hours after the 1-0 defeat at Reading. The Blues manager will be forced into one change with central defender Ibrahima Sonko suspended, while Jason Scotland faces a fitness test this morning after missing the Madejski Stadium game due to the hamstring injury he suffered at Leicester on Boxing Day. |
Reading 1-0 Town Sat 31st Dec 2011 17:00 Alex Pearce’s second-half goal condemned the Blues to a 1-0 defeat at Reading. The loss was harsh on Town who were the better side in the first half of a tight game during which Jay Emmanuel-Thomas hit the bar from distance. |