Bent a Big Doubt Thu 08th Jan 2004 14:12
Striker Darren Bent is Town's only real doubt ahead of Saturday's trip to Reading, the England U21 picked up a foot injury against Derby last weekend. Jim Magilton and Shefki Kuqi are set to return to the starting line-up after starring roles from the bench against the Rams. |
Town 3 - 0 Derby Sat 03rd Jan 2004 18:27
Three second half goals took Town to a win over Derby and their first FA Cup victory against league opposition for five years. Second half subs Jim Magilton and Shefki Kuqi played pivotal roles as Richard Naylor, Tommy Miller and Kuqi netted the goals which defeated George Burley's men. |
Westlake Misses Cup Tie Fri 02nd Jan 2004 13:35
Midfielder Ian Westlake is the only absentee ahead of Saturday's FA Cup third round tie with Derby County. The youngster has flu and failed to make Friday training. Better news for Town is that John McGreal and Tommy Miller are over the virus and that Jermaine Wright is OK after his foot injury. |
Town 1-3 Palace Sun 28th Dec 2003 18:26
Suicidal second half defending cost Town three points at Portman Road for the second game running, Crystal Palace coming from behind to won 3-1. The Blues had gone ahead through Jermaine Wright in the first half, but the Eagles hit back with goals from Andy Johnson (2) and Julian Gray. |
Pablo Start Likely Sat 27th Dec 2003 11:36
Top scorer Pablo Couñago looks all but certain to make his first start for the Blues since his hamstring injury when Crystal Palace visit Portman Road on Sunday. The Spaniard came off the bench to score two late goals as Town defeated West Ham 2-1 on Boxing Day. |
West Ham Utd 1-2 Town Fri 26th Dec 2003 17:55
Super sub striker Pablo Couñago came off the bench to score twice as the Blues got back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory at West Ham. Jermain Defoe had put the Hammers ahead before the Spaniard netted a penalty and then flicked home a Reuser shot. |
Alan Exit Causes Rethink Wed 24th Dec 2003 13:43
Town boss Joe Royle has no new worries ahead of the Boxing Day clash with West Ham at Upton Park. Georges Santos, John McGreal and Richard Naylor all trained on Christmas Eve but Royle admits that's Blackburn's recall of Alan Mahon has forced him into a rethink. |
Difficult Choices for Joe Fri 19th Dec 2003 14:27
Town boss Joe Royle has a squad of 18 players to pick from as the Blues go into the crucial East Anglian derby with Norwich City on Sunday. After a season dominated by injuries, only long-term absentees Chris Makin and Drissa Diallo, as well as Alun Armstrong, remain on the sidelines. |
Millwall 0-0 Town Sat 13th Dec 2003 20:27
Town will point to an awful refereeing display from Iain Williamson as they were held to a 0-0 draw at Millwall. Williamson harshly sent off Georges Santos in the second half but failed to do the same later on when Millwall keeper Tony Warner handled the ball outside of the area. |
Santos and Wilnis Back Fri 12th Dec 2003 14:33
Town welcome Georges Santos and Fabian Wilnis back to the back four for the trip to Millwall after the pair missed out last week through suspension and a hamstring injury respectively. However, Richard Naylor is on the sidelines due to a hamstring/knee problem. |
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