O'Connor Joins Cork Thu 02nd Feb 2012 11:34 Former Blues left-back or left midfielder Shane O’Connor has joined his hometown club Cork City. O’Connor, who hit out at Town boss Paul Jewell in a Twitter outburst last night, had his contract at Portman Road terminated by mutual consent earlier in the month and had been interesting Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers in addition to the Leesiders and a number of English sides. |
Jewell Wants More Magic Portman Road Nights Thu 02nd Feb 2012 09:11 Blues boss Paul Jewell wants to see more “magic” Portman Road nights like Tuesday’s 5-1 thrashing of Championship leaders West Ham United. The Town manager was delighted with his side’s performance and the atmosphere created by the club’s support. |
Town 5-1 West Ham Tue 31st Jan 2012 21:49 Town recorded their first double of the season with a form book-shredding 5-1 victory over Championship leaders West Ham at Portman Road. Michael Chopra opened the scoring in the third minute, Daryl Murphy adding the second in a frantic period before the break in which Jack Collison pulled one back for the Hammers and Lee Martin made it 3-1 from the spot. In the second half, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas netted the night’s best goal, a low 35-yard strike which beat Robert Green off his post, then added the fifth in the final moments. |
Town Looking for Double Over League Leaders Tue 31st Jan 2012 13:23 Town will be looking to complete their first double of the season when Championship leaders West Ham visit Portman Road this evening. Paul Jewell's Blues beat the Hammers 1-0 at Upton Park during their six-game unbeaten run earlier in the season. |
Leddy In Ireland Squad Tue 31st Jan 2012 09:21 Academy midfielder Jonny Leddy has been named in the Republic of Ireland U17 squad for a training camp in Portugal from February 4th-10th. |
Smith Hoping to Win New Deal Tue 24th Jan 2012 12:08 Central defender Tommy Smith says he’s yet to speak to manager Paul Jewell about his contract situation but would love to stay at Portman Road. The 21-year-old New Zealand international, back in the side in recent weeks, is one of 12 players whose deals are up at the end of the season. |
Smith Out to Keep Place in Team Fri 20th Jan 2012 11:29 Town central defender Tommy Smith has vowed to make it difficult for boss Paul Jewell to axe him from the starting line-up. |
Jewell: The Kids Are All Right Fri 20th Jan 2012 08:47 Blues boss Paul Jewell says his younger players will be very unfortunate if they are dropped for Saturday’s game at Leeds after impressing during last week’s 2-2 draw with Blackpool. Luke Hyam, Josh Carson and Tommy Smith all came into the side which came close to beating the Seasiders. |
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. |
Birmingham 2-1 Town Wed 11th Jan 2012 22:01 Two goals from Nikola Zigic, both from long throws from the left, saw Birmingham to a 2-1 victory over the Blues at St Andrew’s. Town deserved more from the game with Lee Martin slamming in a superb equaliser and the winger should have been awarded a second half penalty prior to the Serb’s final moments winner. |