McAuley Hopes Kieron Will Stay Mon 14th Mar 2011 09:35 Centre-half Gareth McAuley hopes that loan signing Kieron Dyer will stay with the Blues beyond his initial month. McAuley, Town's star performer during Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Leeds, is amongst the legion of players out of contract at the end of the season, along with central defensive partner Damien Delaney, who says he has still heard nothing regarding new terms at Town. |
Dyer Set for Second Town Debut at Leeds Fri 11th Mar 2011 13:49 Boss Paul Jewell is set to hand Kieron Dyer his second Town debut when the Blues travel to Leeds on Saturday. The former England international, who last appeared for his hometown club when he scored twice in the 1998/99 play-off semi-final defeat to Bolton, is likely to replace skipper David Norris, who is banned for the next two games. |
Smith in New Zealand Squad and Set for Olympics Wed 09th Mar 2011 01:33 Town defender Tommy Smith has been named in a provisional New Zealand squad for games against China and Japan later this month. All Whites boss Ricki Herbert has also revealed that he expects Smith to be involved in New Zealand's Olympic side at London 2012. |
Jewell Looking Forward to First Game Under Portman Road Lights Tue 08th Mar 2011 11:58 Boss Paul Jewell is looking forward to his first game under the Portman Road floodlights but says he expects Reading to prove to be tough opponents (KO 7.45pm). Town are definitely without Mark Kennedy and Colin Healy, while a couple of unnamed players were facing fitness tests this morning. |
Smith's Shirt Up for Auction to Raise Funds for New Zealand Quake Appeal Mon 07th Mar 2011 10:17 The Blues have put one of New Zealand international defender Tommy Smith’s Town shirts up for auction to raise funds for the Red Cross's New Zealand Earthquake Appeal. Blues supporter Phil Coppeard was among those who died in last month’s quake. |
Jewell: Next Three Games a Test of Town's Progress Fri 04th Mar 2011 16:13 Boss Paul Jewell says Town’s next three games, starting with Saturday’s live Sky match at Cardiff (Sky Sports Two/HD Two 5.20pm), will give a good indication of how far the Blues have progressed under his management. Town subsequently face Reading at home and then a trip to Leeds. |
Jewell Won't Make Rash Changes for Pompey Visit Fri 25th Feb 2011 13:32 Boss Paul Jewell says he won’t make any rash changes to his side when Portsmouth visit Portman Road on Saturday despite Tuesday’s 2-0 loss to league leaders QPR. The Town manager, who will have to make one change with Colin Healy out injured, has generally been pleased with his side’s recent performances but feels they can do better in front of goal. |
Bullard Set to Return to Face League Leaders QPR Tue 22nd Feb 2011 12:20 Paul Jewell is expected to recall loanee Jimmy Bullard for the trip to league leaders QPR but the Blues boss says picking his midfield for this evening's game was the toughest call of his time at Portman Road (KO 8pm). The midfielder missed Saturday’s 1-1 draw with his parent club Hull City as he was unavailable under the terms of his loan. |
Town 1-1 Hull City Sat 19th Feb 2011 17:10 Sub Jay Simpson grabbed a late point for Hull City after Jason Scotland looked to have put the Blues on their way to their third successive home league win under Paul Jewell. Town had impressed in a goalless first half but it took until the 58th for Scotland to break the deadlock with a low 20-yard shot, but with five minutes remaining Simpson looped home a back header. |
Jewell Set to Give Drury Full Debut Against Hull Fri 18th Feb 2011 12:34 Boss Paul Jewell looks set to give January signing Andy Drury his first start for the Blues when Hull City visit Portman Road on Saturday. Town are without midfielder Jimmy Bullard, who is unavailable under the terms of his loan from the Tigers, while skipper David Norris is out with knee and ankle injuries. |