Town 2-3 Doncaster Rovers Sat 05th Nov 2011 17:15 Second half goals from Josh Carson and Michael Chopra weren’t enough to stop the Blues from falling to a 3-2 defeat to Doncaster at Portman Road. Dismal Town were very much second best before the break with El-Hadji Diouf (2) and Billy Sharp putting the South Yorkshiremen 3-0 in front at half-time. |
Jewell Facing Selection Dilemmas Ahead of Doncaster Clash Fri 04th Nov 2011 14:40 Town boss Paul Jewell faces selection dilemmas ahead of Saturday’s home game against Doncaster Rovers with the Blues suffering from injuries and a loss of form. Ibrahima Sonko, Lee Bowyer and Damien Delaney are all out, while Nathan Ellington and Daryl Murphy are doubts. |
Jewell Dismisses Sharp Bid Claims But Reveals New Scouts at Supporters Club AGM Thu 03rd Nov 2011 02:25 Town boss Paul Jewell dismissed claims that he has made a new offer to Doncaster Rovers for striker Billy Sharp at Wednesday evening’s Supporters Club AGM. However, the Blues manager, who watched Sharp net for Saturday’s opponents as they lost 3-1 to Middlesbrough on Tuesday, revealed that he has added two new full-time scouts to his staff. |
Cardiff Aware of "Threatened" Chopra's Problems Wed 02nd Nov 2011 09:02 Ex-Cardiff City boss Dave Jones says the Welsh side were well aware that their former striker Michael Chopra’s gambling was getting out of hand last season. The 27-year-old, who recently spent three weeks in the Sporting Chance Clinic as he seeks to address his problem, is claimed to have been threatened by someone demanding the repayment of debts at the Blues’ training ground by one of this morning’s tabloids. |
Saunders: I Want to Keep Sharp Tue 01st Nov 2011 08:58 Doncaster boss Dean Saunders says he’s keen to keep striker Billy Sharp despite interest from Town, Southampton and a number of other clubs. The Welshman is aware of the speculation regarding the 25-year-old’s future but says he wants him fit, in his team and scoring goals. |
Doncaster Want to Keep Sharp Mon 31st Oct 2011 20:02 Doncaster Rovers want to keep hold of striker Billy Sharp, according to agent Willie McKay, who is working as a transfer consultant with the Championship strugglers. Town and Southampton are both believed to have renewed their interest in the 25-year-old frontman, along with a number of other sides. |
Sharp New Move Followed Failed Rhodes Approach Claim Sun 30th Oct 2011 21:30 Town’s reported renewed move for Doncaster Rovers frontman Billy Sharp came after the Blues failed with an approach for ex-striker Jordan Rhodes, according to one of Sunday’s tabloids. |
Town Linked With New Move for Doncaster Striker Thu 27th Oct 2011 23:20 Town are set to make a renewed move for Doncaster Rovers striker Billy Sharp, according to a tabloid report. In May, the Blues had a £2.3 million offer for Sharp turned down by the South Yorkshiremen, along with a £300,000 bid for midfielder James Coppinger. |
Blackpool 2-0 Town Sat 10th Sep 2011 17:00 Second half goals from Gary Taylor-Fletcher and Barry Ferguson saw Blackpool to a comfortable 2-0 victory over the Blues at Bloomfield Road. Town never looked like getting back into the game after Taylor-Fletcher’s 49th minute opener, Ferguson adding the second 11 minutes later. |
Coppinger Signs New Doncaster Deal Thu 21st Jul 2011 10:17 Doncaster Rovers midfielder James Coppinger, a Town target earlier in the summer, has signed a new contract with the South Yorkshire club. In May, the Blues had a £300,000 offer for the 30-year-old rejected along with a £2.3 million bid for striker Billy Sharp. |