No New Worries for Joe Thu 23rd Oct 2003 14:38 Town boss Joe Royle has no new injury worries ahead of Saturday's visit to Preston North End. The Blues still have a lengthy casualty list, however it is showing signs of improving. |
Town 6 - 1 Burnley Tue 14th Oct 2003 23:19 Rampant Town demolished Burnley 6-1 with a rip-roaring display as they climbed to seventh. A stunning first half saw the Blues go in 5-0 at the break. The second half was always going to be an anti-climax with Shefki Kuqi's sixth the only addition while Burnley's Delroy Facey grabbed a consolation. |
Santos Again a Doubt Mon 13th Oct 2003 14:01 Georges Santos is again Joe Royle's big worry ahead of Tuesday's home game with Burnley. The centre-half is currently feeling pain from both groin areas and is rated 50-50 by the Blues' boss. |
Bradford 0-1 Town Sat 11th Oct 2003 20:13 An Alan Mahon strike just before half-time was enough to give the Blues their second away win of the season. Despite a panicky last 15 minutes, Town ought to have won far more comfortably, a host of chances going begging including a second half Pablo Couñago penalty. |
Mitchell Added to Squad Fri 10th Oct 2003 11:59 Academy defender Scott Mitchell has been added to the squad travelling to Bradford today ahead of Saturday's game against the Bantams. Mitchell is included as cover for Georges Santos who has a groin injury. |
Santos a Doubt for Town Thu 09th Oct 2003 13:45 Town boss Joe Royle is sweating on the fitness of central defender Georges Santos ahead of Saturday's trip to Bradford City. Santos limped out of Thursday training with a groin problem, adding to Town's lengthy injury list. |
Bent Set for Return? Wed 08th Oct 2003 15:55 Striker Darren Bent could be in Joe Royle's squad at Bradford on Saturday after all. The 19-year-old could be sent back from the England U21 party after breaking down in training due to his knee injury. |
Players on Way Back Tue 07th Oct 2003 11:27 Defenders Chris Makin and Drissa Diallo are both set to return to training this week after their thigh and knee injuries. This will come as good news to Joe Royle who has recently had to cope with a long list of players on the sidelines. |
Davis and Bent Doubts Thu 02nd Oct 2003 14:21 Keeper Kelvin Davis and striker Darren Bent have emerged as doubts for Town ahead of Saturday's home game with Rotherham United. Davis has a throat infection while Bent has picked up a knee problem. |
Sunderland 3-2 Town Tue 30th Sep 2003 23:13 Town's three-match league winning streak came to an end as Sunderland came from behind to win 3-2. Gary Breen scored a goal at each end before John Oster and then Richard Naylor made it 2-2. With six minutes remaining Kevin Kyle headed the winner for the home side. |