Town 1-1 Blackburn Sat 18th Aug 2012 17:04
An own goal by Blackburn defender Jason Lowe seven minutes from time saw the Blues to a deserved 1-1 draw in their opening Championship fixture at Portman Road. Jason Scotland had laid Luke Hyam’s pass into the six-yard box for Chopra before the Rovers left-back diverted it home. The visitors had gone in front in the first half via debutant Colin Kazim-Richards. |
Jewell: Blackburn Opener Big Test for Youngsters Fri 17th Aug 2012 09:41
Blues boss Paul Jewell admits that Saturday’s opening Championship game of the season at home to Blackburn Rovers will be a “huge test” for his young side (KO 3pm). The Town manager was pleased with his team’s performance as they beat League Two Bristol Rovers in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday but expects a far greater challenge to be presented by the recently relegated Lancastrians. |
Town 3-1 Bristol Rovers Tue 14th Aug 2012 21:39
Goals from Jason Scotland, Tommy Smith and Aaron Cresswell saw the Blues come from behind to beat League Two Bristol Rovers in the first round of the Capital One Cup at Portman Road. The visitors had gone in front against the run of play in the first half with the Blues eventually making their superiority tell, despite Michael Chopra missing a penalty. |
Jewell Will Field Strongest Side Against Bristol Rovers Tue 14th Aug 2012 11:30
Town boss Paul Jewell says he will field his strongest possible team in tonight’s season-opening Capital One Cup first round tie against Bristol Rovers at Portman Road (KO 7.45pm). The Blues manager’s options are somewhat limited by international calls and a couple of injuries, while he admits his squad is three players short. |
Hutchings: Very Good Work-Out Sat 04th Aug 2012 18:02
Blues assistant boss Chris Hutchings was delighted with Town’s performance as they defeated Premier League West Ham 3-1 at Portman Road. |
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. |
Martin Could Face West Ham Fri 03rd Aug 2012 12:21
Midfielder Lee Martin could be back in the Town squad for tomorrow’s home friendly against West Ham, but Andy Drury is set to miss out (KO 3pm). The 25-year-old, who is in talks with the club about a new contract, has trained in recent days after missing most of the Blues’ pre-season with a thigh injury. |
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. |
Squad Back at Playford Road Thu 05th Jul 2012 12:00
Town’s players were back at Playford Road for the start of pre-season training this morning. As ever, TWTD’s cameras were there, as were Cheick Kourouma and a trialist keeper, former Swiss international Eldin Jakupović, who was linked with the Blues earlier today. |
Jewell: Grant a Terrific Professional Mon 30th Apr 2012 07:00
Blues boss Paul Jewell said he had "nothing but good things" to say about departing midfielder Grant Leadbitter, who he described as “a terrific professional” despite the former Sunderland man having decided to leave the club at the end of his contract this summer. |
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