Town Out of Race for Doncaster Striker Sharp Fri 23rd Dec 2011 12:52 Doncaster striker Billy Sharp will not be amongst the players Town boss Paul Jewell will be targeting during the January transfer window. The Blues manager, who had a £2.3 million offer for Sharp rebuffed in the summer, says the £3 million required to trigger a clause in the 25-year-old frontman’s contract is too rich for Town. |
Ainsley Signs Deal Tue 20th Dec 2011 16:03 Defender Jack Ainsley has signed a new contract aimed at keeping him at Portman Road until June 2013. The 21-year-old, who says he's likely to go out on loan in January, was offered the new terms last month having impressed manager Paul Jewell during the six-month deal he was handed in the summer. |
Doncaster Confirm Sharp Release Clause Mon 19th Dec 2011 09:24 Doncaster Rovers chairman John Ryan has confirmed that there is a release clause in striker Billy Sharp’s contract with interested parties needing to offer £3 million in January for it to be triggered. The Blues, Southampton, Cardiff, Burnley and Leicester have all recently been linked with the 25-year-old. |
Premier League Quartet Chasing Andrews Sun 18th Dec 2011 09:44 Everton, Aston Villa, Bolton and Swansea are all in the hunt to sign Town’s loan midfielder Keith Andrews from Blackburn when the January transfer window opens, according to one of this morning's tabloids. Elsewhere, the Blues are again linked with Doncaster frontman Billy Sharp. |
Edwards Linked With US Move Sun 11th Dec 2011 16:03 Town right-back Carlos Edwards has been linked with a move to the MLS and the LA Galaxy by one of this morning’s tabloids. |
Jewell: Town Watched Porter Fri 18th Nov 2011 08:12 Boss Paul Jewell has confirmed that the Blues watched Leyton Orient winger George Porter in action during last week’s 3-0 FA Cup victory over Bromley at Brisbane Road. However, the Town manager says Carlisle’s Rory Loy, who was also mentioned as being a Town target earlier in the week is not someone he is familiar with. |
Jewell Expects Target Sharp to Leave Doncaster Wed 09th Nov 2011 10:53 Town boss Paul Jewell says he expects Doncaster striker Billy Sharp to leave the South Yorkshire club in January due to a clause in his contract at the Keepmoat Stadium. The Blues manager had a £2.3 million offer for the ex-Sheffield United man turned down in the summer and confirmed recent reports claiming he’s still keen to bring the 25-year-old to Portman Road. |
Doncaster Write to Thank Town Fans Tue 08th Nov 2011 14:59 Doncaster Rovers have written an official letter to Town thanking fans for the support given to striker Billy Sharp during Saturday’s game. The 25-year-old, whose new-born son Luey died a week ago, was applauded by home supporters after he scored his side’s second goal and when he was substituted during the second half. |
Sharp Thanks Fans Mon 07th Nov 2011 09:35 Doncaster striker Billy Sharp thanked fans from Town and from around the world for their messages of support after his side’s 3-2 victory over the Blues at Portman Road on Saturday. The 25-year-old, whose new-born son Luey died a week ago, was applauded by the home supporters after scoring his side’s second goal and when he was substituted late on. |
Jewell Bemoans Calamitous Defending Sat 05th Nov 2011 18:52 Town boss Paul Jewell again bemoaned his side’s tendency to concede “calamitous goals” after Doncaster left Portman Road with a 3-2 victory. The Blues manager praised his side’s second half character as they pulled two goals back but felt they’d left themselves far too much to do with their first half display. |