Briefing Notes for the New Season — Part Three Sat 27th Jul 2013 12:00
In the third of a series of pre-season reports, HarryFromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. The East Lancashire teams of Burnley, Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers are under the spotlight in today’s notes. |
Chopra and Stearman Back for Bolton Clash Fri 15th Mar 2013 14:46
Michael Chopra and Richard Stearman will be back in the Town side for Saturday’s home game against in-form Bolton Wanderers. Left-back Aaron Cresswell is expected to be fine, despite suffering an ankle problem in training, but right-back Elliott Hewitt and striker Frank Nouble both miss out due to injuries. |
The Ex-Files: David Johnson Wed 20th Feb 2013 18:33
In the fifth part of our new regular series, The Ex-Files, in which Blair Ferguson chats with Town stars of the past about their time at Portman Road and what they’re up to now, we catch up with David Johnson, the man whose goals fired the Blues into successive play-offs under George Burley’s management. |
Bolton Wanderers 1-2 Town Sat 01st Dec 2012 17:06
Michael Chopra netted his first goal under Mick McCarthy’s management in the final minute as the Blues came from behind to win 2-1 at Bolton Wanderers. The home side had gone in front through Mark Davies in the first half, but DJ Campbell equalised from the spot after Daryl Murphy had been fouled, then Chopra completed the job at the death. |
Hutchings: Feathers Will Fly at Portman Road Fri 26th Oct 2012 13:36
Caretaker-manager Chris Hutchings expects there to be a “few feathers flying” at Portman Road on Saturday as table-propping Town look to win their first home game since March against Sheffield Wednesday, who are one place above them in the Championship. The 55-year-old says both sides are currently fighting for their lives. |
Town 1-2 Derby County Tue 23rd Oct 2012 22:16
Town tasted last-minute defeat for the second time in four days as Derby County came from behind to beat the Blues 2-1 at Portman Road. The Blues were deservedly in front after DJ Campbell claimed the second goal of his loan spell but Theo Robinson equalised before the break and sub Nathan Tyson netted the late winner. |
Leadbitter in Team of the Week Tue 13th Mar 2012 09:28
Town midfielder Grant Leadbitter has been named in the Championship Team of the Week. The former skipper netted twice as the Blues came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 at Hull City on Saturday. |
Lee-Barrett May Be Only Change as Town Face Derby Fri 16th Dec 2011 12:47
Keeper Arran Lee-Barrett’s return could be the only change to Paul Jewell’s side when the Blues meet their manager’s old club Derby County at Portman Road on Saturday. The 27-year-old will replace David Stockdale, who was recalled from his loan by parent club Fulham on Wednesday. |
Wickham in U21 Squad for Euro Championships Tue 03rd May 2011 17:27
Town striker Connor Wickham has been named in the provisional 40-man England squad for this summer’s UEFA European U21 Championship in Denmark. Stuart Pearce will reduce the party down to 23 by June 1st. |
Academy Schoolboy on Standby for Wales Tue 15th Sep 2009 12:09
Academy schoolboy Jack Simmons is on standby for the Wales U17 squad for their European Championships qualifiers against Iceland, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Russia in a fortnight’s time. |
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