New Duo in Squad Fri 08th Sep 2006 12:54 Town have included both Sylvain Legwinski and Jon Macken in the squad for Saturday's home game with Southampton. The duo could make their debuts having joined the Blues prior to the transfer window, Legwinski on a two-year deal and Macken on loan until January. |
Garvan Won't Be Rushed Fri 08th Sep 2006 09:13 Town's head of sports science Dave Williams says the Blues will not rush Owen Garvan back from his illness. The Irishman developed post-viral syndrome in the wake of the bout of shingles which saw him miss most of pre-season. |
Testimonial Ends in Draw Sat 02nd Sep 2006 17:27 Richard Naylor netted from the spot in the final minute to earn the Town 2000 side a 3-3 draw in his testimonial. Alan Lee and Danny Haynes put the current Town team two up before Jermaine Wright and Marcus Stewart levelled. Haynes netted a penalty and Naylor fittingly completed the scoring. |
Reserves 3-1 Colchester Tue 29th Aug 2006 16:57 Two goals in the final five minutes gave Town's reserves a 3-1 victory over Colchester United in their first home league game of the season at Playford Road. Liam Trotter netted twice and Darryl Knights once for the Blues, while Jamie Guy scored for the visitors. |
It Was 70 Years Ago Today Tue 29th Aug 2006 10:59 Today marks the 70th anniversary of Town's first ever professional football match. On Saturday, August 29th 1936 the Blues defeated Tunbridge Wells Rangers 4-1 at Portman Road in the Southern League. |
U18s Defeat Wolves Sun 27th Aug 2006 22:30 Town's U18s defeated Wolves 3-1 at Playford Road on Saturday morning. The Blues' goals were scored by Tommy Smith, Liam Trotter and Darryl Knights. |
Jim Delighted Fri 25th Aug 2006 23:57 Jim Magilton was delighted with his first win as Town manager but admitted that the Blues' poor start to the season had been getting to him. Goals from Simon Walton, Jason De Vos and Dean Bowditch secured the three points after Kevin Gallen had put QPR ahead. |
QPR 1-3 Town Fri 25th Aug 2006 23:28 Magnificent Town came from behind to grab the first win of the Jim Magilton era at QPR. Kevin Gallen put the home side in front after the break but the brilliant Blues, wearing their black third kit, netted three times through Simon Walton (pen), Jason De Vos and Dean Bowditch. |
Town Look for Sky Win Fri 25th Aug 2006 10:51 Town go into tonight's game at QPR still looking for their first win of the season (KO 7.45pm, Sky Sports One). The Blues are without Nicky Forster and Jaime Peters but can call on Gavin Williams, Alan Lee, Simon Walton and Mark Noble, the quartet having missed the Carling Cup game at Peterborough. |
Quartet Back in Squad Thu 24th Aug 2006 12:00 Loanees Mark Noble and Simon Walton and injured duo Alan Lee and Gavin Williams all return to the Town squad ahead of Friday's live Sky game at QPR (Sky Sports One, KO 7.45pm). However, winger Jaime Peters has not recovered from the knock which kept him out at Peterborough. |