Town 1-1 Nottingham Forest Tue 15th Sep 2009 21:41
Town’s winless start to the league season continued as Nottingham Forest left Portman Road with a point after a 1-1 draw. The Blues took the lead in the opening minute via Grant Leadbitter, one of three home debutants, but Forest sub Robert Earnshaw hit back in the second half immediately after coming on, while Gareth McAuley was red-carded close to the end for a professional foul. |
Martin and Colback Doubts for Preston Clash Fri 28th Aug 2009 13:16
Midfield pair Lee Martin and Jack Colback are doubts ahead of Saturday’s home game against Preston North End due to groin injuries sustained at Peterborough. The Blues will again be without Jaime Peters, but Pablo Couñago is likely to make his first Championship start of the season. |
Win Copies of Ipswich Town Miscellany: Thursday Thu 27th Aug 2009 12:26
One lucky TWTD reader can win a copy of Dan Botten’s new book Ipswich Town Miscellany: Blues Trivia, History, Facts and Stats every day this week. Dan’s latest book is published on Friday. |
Couñago Set for Return at Peterborough Tue 25th Aug 2009 08:08
Striker Pablo Couñago could make his first appearance of the season when the Blues take on Peterborough at London Road in the Carling Cup second round this evening (KO 7.45pm). The Spanish frontman has been out of action since the first day of pre-season training when he injured his groin. |
Keane to Hand Priskin and Wickham Starts Against Palace? Tue 18th Aug 2009 10:15
Boss Roy Keane could hand Tamás Priskin and Connor Wickham their first Town league starts when the Blues face Crystal Palace at Portman Road this evening (KO 7.45pm). The duo added a greater attacking threat when used from the bench during Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Leicester City. |
Norris Targeting Quick Return Mon 17th Aug 2009 11:43
Injured midfielder David Norris says he wants to get back into action as soon as possible after being ruled out for four months due to the knee injury he sustained at Coventry last week. Norris has been joined on the sidelines by Jaime Peters, who picked up an ankle injury on Saturday. |
Town 0-0 Leicester City Sat 15th Aug 2009 18:26
Town’s slow start to the Championship season continued as Leicester left Portman Road with a point after a 0-0 draw. The visitors came closer to winning the three points, missing a number of good opportunities, while Connor Wickham’s stab wide in the second half was as near as the Blues came to a goal. |
Striking Options for Keane Ahead of Leicester Fri 14th Aug 2009 13:01
Boss Roy Keane has to decide whether to give new signing Tamás Priskin or 16-year-old Connor Wickham their first Town league starts, or to stick with Jon Stead as the Blues’ lone central striker when his side face Leicester in their opening home game of the season on Saturday. |
Shrewsbury 3-3 Town AET (2-4 on Pens) Tue 11th Aug 2009 23:56
Town won only their second ever penalty shoot-out and their first in 18 years as they eventually defeated Shrewsbury at the Prostar Stadium. The game had ended 3-3 with Connor Wickham (2) and Alan Quinn scoring for the Blues, but Town ran out 4-2 winners from the spot. |
Hyam and Murray Named in Young Squad for Shrewsbury Trip Mon 10th Aug 2009 18:06
Town boss Roy Keane has named a very young provisional squad for Tuesday evening’s Carling Cup first round tie at Shrewsbury (KO 7.45pm). Academy duo Luke Hyam (pictured) and Ronan Murray are perhaps the most surprising names included, alongside the likes of Reggie Lambe, Jack Ainsley, Troy Brown, Ian McLoughlin and Shane O’Connor. |
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