Sheepy Wants Trio to Stay Tue 28th Oct 2003 09:55 Town chairman David Sheepshanks says he is keen to keep all three of the current loanees if it is possible. Manager Joe Royle recently said he wants Alan Mahon, Chris Bart-Williams and Shefki Kuqi to stay, however questions remain over funding the moves. |
No New Worries for Joe Thu 23rd Oct 2003 14:38 Town boss Joe Royle has no new injury worries ahead of Saturday's visit to Preston North End. The Blues still have a lengthy casualty list, however it is showing signs of improving. |
Town 1-0 Stoke City Sat 18th Oct 2003 21:33 Matt Richards' first half goal was enough to beat Stoke City and give the Blues their seventh win in eight games. In truth it should have been more comfortable, Pablo Couñago missed a number of opportunities while Georges Santos had a second half header cleared off the line. Late on there was a scare when a Keith Andrews effort hit both of Kelvin Davis' posts. |
Mahon Plans Irish Jig Fri 17th Oct 2003 14:44 On-loan midfielder Alan Mahon is planning to entertain Town fans with an Irish jig should he net against Stoke on Saturday. The 25-year-old previously celebrated goals at Blackburn and Tranmere with the celtic-style prancing. |
Magilton the Main Worry Thu 16th Oct 2003 14:17 Jim Magilton has emerged as Joe Royle's main worry ahead of Saturday's home clash with Stoke City after suffering a shin and calf injury during the 6-1 demolition of Burnley. Better news for Town is that Georges Santos, recently suffering with a groin injury, is not a concern for the Potters' visit. |
Joe Praise for Nash Wed 15th Oct 2003 12:06 Blues' boss Joe Royle has praised debut-making central defender Gerard Nash. The 17-year-old came on as a late sub in the thrashing of Burnley last night. |
Town 6 - 1 Burnley Tue 14th Oct 2003 23:19 Rampant Town demolished Burnley 6-1 with a rip-roaring display as they climbed to seventh. A stunning first half saw the Blues go in 5-0 at the break. The second half was always going to be an anti-climax with Shefki Kuqi's sixth the only addition while Burnley's Delroy Facey grabbed a consolation. |
Bradford 0-1 Town Sat 11th Oct 2003 20:13 An Alan Mahon strike just before half-time was enough to give the Blues their second away win of the season. Despite a panicky last 15 minutes, Town ought to have won far more comfortably, a host of chances going begging including a second half Pablo Couñago penalty. |
Sunderland 3-2 Town Tue 30th Sep 2003 23:13 Town's three-match league winning streak came to an end as Sunderland came from behind to win 3-2. Gary Breen scored a goal at each end before John Oster and then Richard Naylor made it 2-2. With six minutes remaining Kevin Kyle headed the winner for the home side. |
Town 4-1 Wimbledon Sat 20th Sep 2003 18:59 A 4-1 victory over a poor Wimbledon side continued Town's resurgent form. Alun Armstrong and sub Richard Naylor put the Blues ahead before Patrick Agyemang pulled one back just before the break. In a Town dominated second period Darren Bent scored the third and Pablo Couñago notched a penalty. |