Town 3-1 West Ham Sat 04th Aug 2012 16:57
Goals from Michael Chopra (pen), Luke Chambers and Jason Scotland saw Town to a confidence-boosting 3-1 victory over Premier League new boys West Ham at Portman Road. The Blues were two goals in front at the break after dominating the first half, but the visitors hit back through Matt Taylor before Jason Scotland sealed it late on. |
Southend 2-1 Town Tue 31st Jul 2012 21:55
Town fell to their second pre-season defeat in two games as early goals saw Southend to a 2-1 victory at Roots Hall. Kane Ferdinand had already spurned one opportunity when he opened the scoring in the sixth minute, the Republic of Ireland U19 international heading in the second off Luke Chambers’s knee five minutes later. The Blues’ reply was a Bryan Gunn-esque own goal from Mark Phillips after the break. |
Jewell: No New Approach From Villa Sat 28th Jul 2012 17:59
Town boss Paul Jewell says the Blues have heard nothing more from Aston Villa regarding left-back Aaron Cresswell. Villa’s chief executive Paul Faulkner contacted his Blues counterpart Simon Clegg regarding the 22-year-old's availability earlier in the week. |
Luton 2-0 Town Sat 28th Jul 2012 17:09
A headed goal from a set piece in each half from Hungarian centre-half Janos Kovacs consigned the Blues to a 2-0 friendly defeat at Luton. Michael Chopra came closest to scoring for the Blues when his first half header struck the post. |
Friend's Boro Move Back On Fri 27th Jul 2012 11:29
Doncaster Rovers defender George Friend is reported to be undergoing a medical at Middlesbrough. The 24-year-old had been expected to join the Teessiders earlier in the week after the clubs agreed a £250,000 fee but he pulled out of the move at the last minute and was believed to favour a switch to Portman Road instead. |
Town Announce Squad Numbers Thu 26th Jul 2012 11:25
New keeper Scott Loach has been handed the Blues' number one shirt for the 2012/13 season. New right-back Elliott Hewitt has been given number two, Luke Chambers number four and Tottenham loanee Massimo Luongo 15. |
Jewell: Cresswell Enquiry But No Bid And We Want to Keep Him Thu 26th Jul 2012 06:00
Blues boss Paul Jewell has revealed that Aston Villa are yet to make an offer for Town left-back Aaron Cresswell but have made an enquiry regarding the 22-year-old. News of Villa’s interest broke on Tuesday night with claims that a £3.5 million offer had been lodged and a deal was close. |
Cambridge 0-2 Town Wed 25th Jul 2012 21:37
Michael Chopra netted two goals at the Abbey Stadium for the second year running as Town beat Cambridge United 2-0. It was a much-improved display from the Blues with both goals coming in the second half. |
New Signings, Martin, Cresswell and Delaney in Squad for Cambridge Wed 25th Jul 2012 14:38
New signings Scott Loach and Massimo Luongo are included in tonight’s squad for the friendly at Cambridge United (KO 7.45pm), along with Lee Martin who has missed out so far due to a thigh injury. Aaron Cresswell and Damien Delaney are both in the squad despite being linked with moves to Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest respectively. |
Doncaster's Friend Linked Wed 25th Jul 2012 13:56
Town are again being linked with Doncaster defender George Friend, who was reportedly a Blues target a year ago. Middlesbrough have had a fee accepted for the 24-year-old and a deal is expected to go through in the next couple of days. However, Rovers boss Dean Saunders believes other clubs could still move for Friend with Nottingham Forest - now managed by ex-Doncaster boss Sean O'Driscoll - said to be amongst them. |
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