Smith Knows Nothing of Blackburn Interest Sat 03rd Jul 2010 12:31 Defender Tommy Smith says he knows nothing of Blackburn’s reported interest in him in the wake of his performances for New Zealand at the World Cup. Smith has been linked with Rovers, having apparently been recommended to manager Sam Allardyce by All Whites skipper Ryan Nelsen. |
Youngster in Wales Squad Fri 02nd Jul 2010 12:32 New academy recruit Elliot Scotcher has been named in the Wales U17 squad for a friendly tournament in Sweden later this month. Scotcher, who was formerly with Cardiff City, starts his two-year scholarship with the Blues later this month. |
Portsmouth Job Interests Rodgers Tue 25th May 2010 16:21 Former Watford and Reading boss Brendan Rodgers says he would be interested in becoming the new manager of Portsmouth. Town boss Roy Keane wants Rodgers to be his assistant, while Manchester City are reported to be ready to offer him a coaching role at Eastlands. |
Rodgers Holds Town Talks Sat 22nd May 2010 10:00 TWTD understands that former Watford and Reading boss Brendan Rodgers has held meetings at Portman Road to discuss becoming the club’s assistant manager. Last month, we reported that Rodgers was top of Roy Keane’s list of potential deputies, the Blues boss having decided to appoint an assistant at the end of the season. |
Murphy in Irish Squad for Friendlies Thu 20th May 2010 19:07 Keeper Brian Murphy has been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for their friendlies with Paraguay and Algeria next week. Murphy, who is yet to win his first full cap, has been involved in an Irish training camp in Dublin this week with coach Giovanni Trapattoni including him in his revised squad for next week’s matches. |
Duo Set to Win Caps Tue 06th Apr 2010 16:37 Town duo Ian McLoughlin and Ronan Murray (pictured) have been named in the Republic of Ireland U19 side for the first of two friendlies in Dublin against Poland on Tuesday evening. The Irish youngsters take on the Poles again on Thursday. |
Changes Likely for Swansea Trip Fri 26th Mar 2010 11:47 Town boss Roy Keane has hinted at changes to his side for Saturday’s visit to Swansea’s Liberty Stadium. Keane was disappointed with Tuesday’s “sluggish” display as the Blues lost 2-0 at home to Plymouth. |
Naked Podcast Online Sat 20th Mar 2010 07:57 You can now (finally) hear this week's The Naked Football Show on ICR FM's Listen Again facility, on an MP3 or via iTunes (the earlier problems have been overcome, the MP3 is now working, iTunes will be soon if it isn't already). Regular hosts Graham Blackburn and Phil Ham are joined by Ray Slegg and Danish fan Finn Sahlholdt to discuss the Town matters of the day. |
Naked Football Show Tonight Wed 17th Mar 2010 09:40 This evening's The Naked Football Show (ICR FM 6pm) looks at all the Town issues of the moment with regular hosts Graham Blackburn and Phil Ham are joined by Ray Slegg and Danish fan Finn Sahlholdt. |
Former Loanee Writing Book Mon 08th Mar 2010 11:13 Former Town loanee Danny Karbassiyoon has revealed that he’s writing a book about his experiences in English football. The American, made four starts and two sub appearances for the Blues during a four-month spell on loan from Arsenal from late 2004 into 2005, was forced to retire from the game due to a knee injury aged 22 in 2007. |