Coventry City 2-3 Town Sat 04th Feb 2012 17:09 Michael Chopra’s last-gasp winner saw the Blues to a dramatic 3-2 victory over Coventry at the Ricoh Arena. Town went ahead through a deflected Jay Emmanuel-Thomas shot but allowed the home side back into the game before the break via a Sammy Clingan penalty and Gary Deegan. However, in the second half Chopra followed up Lee Martin’s penalty to equalise, then clinched all three points at the death. |
Town Chasing Week's Second Double at Coventry Fri 03rd Feb 2012 14:42 Town boss Paul Jewell will be looking for his side to complete their second double of the season when they travel to table-propping Coventry City on Saturday, having picked up their first by thrashing league leaders West Ham 5-1 on Tuesday. |
Cresswell Hails Recalled Trio Fri 03rd Feb 2012 11:51 Aaron Cresswell has hailed the contributions of his recently recalled team-mates as Ipswich look to follow a handsome win over Championship leaders West Ham with another victory, this time at the expense of rock-bottom Coventry. |
Contract Takes Pressure Off Hyam Fri 03rd Feb 2012 08:29 Blues boss Paul Jewell says Luke Hyam’s new one-year contract will take a bit of pressure off the 20-year-old midfielder. Hyam put pen to paper on the deal taking him up to the end of June 2013 earlier in the week. |
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. |
Jewell Slams More Calamitous Defensive Errors Sat 21st Jan 2012 18:19 Town boss Paul Jewell was again left shaking his head after more calamitous individual defensive errors handed Leeds a 3-1 win they hardly deserved at Elland Road. Jewell admitted that the mistakes against the West Yorkshiremen took things to a new level. |
Leeds 3-1 Town Sat 21st Jan 2012 17:18 Town were again guilty of suicidal defending as Leeds came from behind to win 3-1 at Elland Road. The excellent Andy Drury put the Blues ahead in the first half and Town looked on their way to the three points until a succession of calamitous defensive errors saw keeper Alex McCarthy sent off after he handled outside his area and the home side score three times. |
Jewell Looks Set to Keep Faith in Youngsters at Leeds Fri 20th Jan 2012 15:11 Town boss Paul Jewell will be weighing up whether to stick with youngsters such as Josh Carson, Luke Hyam, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and Tommy Smith or recall some of his fit-again senior players when the Blues take on Leeds at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon. Last week’s youthful line-up impressed as they drew 2-2 at home to Blackpool. |