Parkin's Lot Not Happy Mon 27th Mar 2006 16:29 Striker Sam Parkin's season is all but over after he felt discomfort following his return to the reserves on Friday. The summer £450,000 signing from Swindon, who broke his ankle in November, played 45 minutes of the second string's 2-0 victory over West Ham at Needham Market. |
Kiwi Kid Offered Deal Sun 26th Mar 2006 21:28 TWTD understands that Town have offered a two-year academy scholarship to New Zealand youngster Tommy Smith. The central defender has spent several spells on trial at Playford Road, making a number of appearances for the U16s this season. |
Three Injury Doubts Thu 23rd Mar 2006 15:05 Town have injury concerns over Jimmy Juan, Scott Barron and Danny Haynes ahead of Saturday's home game with Hull City. Ian Westlake is back after a dead leg, while Owen Garvan and Alan Lee are both fit despite having missed training. |
Pair Doubts for Hull Tue 21st Mar 2006 16:17 Scott Barron and Owen Garvan have emerged as doubts for Saturday's game with Hull City at Portman Road. Barron has a hamstring injury, while Garvan has a slight knee problem. |
Forster Back in Training Tue 21st Mar 2006 13:31 Striker Nicky Forster is back in training and could play for the reserves against West Ham on Friday. The 32-year-old underwent the second of two cartilage operations last month, having previously gone under the surgeon's knife in August. |
Westy On Way Back Mon 20th Mar 2006 15:10 Midfielder Ian Westlake is expected to be in contention for a place in next Saturday's side taking on Hull City at Portman Road. However, Jimmy Juan is again likely to miss out. |
Trio Miss Palace Trip Thu 16th Mar 2006 14:09 Ian Westlake and Jimmy Juan will miss Saturday's trip to Crystal Palace after picking up injuries in the 3-1 loss at Preston on Tuesday, while Richard Naylor is banned. Better news is that Jason De Vos, Scott Barron and Alan Lee are likely to play despite missing training since the Deepdale defeat. |
Fuller Starts Against PNE Mon 13th Mar 2006 14:12 Ricardo Fuller will make his second start for the Blues when they face his former club Preston at Deepdale in Tuesday's crucial play-off six-pointer. The Jamaican could play alongside Alan Lee for the first time, although the Irishman is not yet a confirmed starter. |
Both Academy Sides Lose Sun 12th Mar 2006 22:26 Town's U18 and U16 sides were both defeated 3-1 by Aston Villa at Playford Road on Saturday morning. Stuart Ainsley scored the goal for the U18s. |
Town 1-1 Millwall Sat 11th Mar 2006 18:57 Town's play-off hopes received a major blow as Millwall left Portman Road with a 1-1 draw. The Blues started very brightly and Owen Garvan celebrated his new contract with a sixth minute goal, but Town allowed the Lions back into the game and on 85 David Livermore headed an equaliser. |