Newcastle Name Squad Wed 28th Jul 2004 10:29 As expected former Town boss Sir Bobby Robson has named all three ex-Blues in his Newcastle squad for tonight's Dale Roberts testimonial. Also included are former England captain Alan Shearer and ex-Canary Craig Bellamy. |
No Elliott Move Expected Thu 20th May 2004 10:44 Town boss Joe Royle says that he does not expect on-loan centre-half Matt Elliott to join the Blues over the summer. Royle says he will be looking to improve the centre of defence and for a target man. |
West Ham 2-0 Town (2-1) Tue 18th May 2004 23:11 Town face another season of First Division football after losing the second leg of their play-off semi-final against West Ham 2-0 and 2-1 overall. The Blues defended staunchly for 50 minutes but then goals from Matthew Etherington and Christian Dailly saw the Hammers to a Cardiff play-off final. |
McGreal to Miss Out Tue 18th May 2004 16:00 TWTD understands that central defender John McGreal has not recovered sufficiently from his calf strain to be included in the side facing West Ham at Upton Park this evening. |
McGreal Town's Only Doubt Mon 17th May 2004 14:09 Central defender John McGreal remains Town's only injury concern ahead of Tuesday's play-off semi-final second leg at West Ham. McGreal has a slight calf strain and did not train with the rest of the squad on Monday. |
Town 1-0 West Ham Sat 15th May 2004 15:46 A second half Darren Bent goal gave Town their first ever play-off semi-final first leg win, against West Ham at Portman Road. The Blues had much the better of the game and will be confident going into Tuesday's second leg at Upton Park. |
Town Squad Thu 13th May 2004 18:26 Town have named a 17-man party for the first leg of the play-off semi-final against West Ham. Meanwhile, former loanee Alan Mahon says he is backing the Blues for Premiership promotion. |
Town Injury Free Thu 13th May 2004 13:52 Town have an all but full strength squad available for Saturday's home play-off semi-final first leg with West Ham (KO 12.15pm). Midfielder Tommy Miller is over his foot injury and Chris Bart-Williams is free from back problems. |
Bent Could Return Wed 12th May 2004 15:15 Striker Marcus Bent could make a surprise return to Town for the second leg of the play-off semi-final with West Ham and also the final, should the Blues make it to the Millennium Stadium. |
Joe: We Never Got Going Sun 09th May 2004 16:51 Town boss Joe Royle felt his side never really got going against Cardiff but hailed his players' honesty as they cemented their place in the play-offs. |