Town 1-1 Sheffield United Sat 14th Jan 2006 19:15 Danny Webber's goal 13 minutes from the end prevented the Blues from taking all three points against second-placed Sheffield United. Town had led an entertaining game through Jimmy Juan's 54th minute freekick. |
Lee Set for Debut Thu 12th Jan 2006 18:55 New striker Alan Lee will make his Town debut on Saturday when the Blues take on Sheffield United at Portman Road. Despite the acquisition of the former Cardiff player for £100,000 earlier this week, the Blues remain short of fit strikers. |
Two to See Specialist Thu 12th Jan 2006 12:30 Strikers Nicky Forster and Adam Proudlock are set to see a specialist about their knee injuries. Forster continues to have a problem with the knee on which he had an operation earlier in the season. |
Joe: Next a Defender Wed 11th Jan 2006 17:08 Boss Joe Royle says he is now setting his sights on bringing in a young central defender on loan. Already during the transfer window, the Blues have signed striker Alan Lee from Cardiff for £100,000 and Gavin Williams from West Ham for £300,000. |
Pétursson Sent Off Sun 08th Jan 2006 23:53 Icelandic keeper Óskar Pétursson was red-carded for a professional foul in the 12th minute as the U18s were thrashed 6-1 at West Ham on Saturday morning. With no glovesman on the bench, full-back Sammy Moore took over in goal. Charlie Sheringham netted for the Blues. |
Joe: Lack of Cutting Edge Sat 07th Jan 2006 20:52 Boss Joe Royle bemoaned his side's lack of a cutting edge after their FA Cup exit at the hands of Portsmouth. The resurgent Blues impressed and were unfortunate to lose the game 1-0, Uruguayan striker Dario Silva netting in the first half. |
Town 0-1 Portsmouth Sat 07th Jan 2006 18:53 Unlucky Town's 2005/06 FA Cup campaign came to an end at the third round stage as Portsmouth left Portman Road with a 1-0 victory. Dario Silva scored the goal in the 36th minute, but the Blues controlled most of the game with Jason De Vos hitting the post in the second half. |
Barron Handed Cup Start Fri 06th Jan 2006 15:25 Boss Joe Royle has confirmed that left-back Scott Barron will start Saturday's FA Cup third round tie at home to Portsmouth. Royle, the last English manager to win the trophy with Everton back in 1995, is keen for the Blues enjoy a rare cup run this season. |
Town Close to Signing Lee Fri 06th Jan 2006 11:36 Boss Joe Royle says he is "very, very hopeful" that the Blues will sign Cardiff City striker Alan Lee on a permanent deal next week. The two clubs are currently negotiating a fee for the Irish international. |
Sito in Cup Squad Thu 05th Jan 2006 17:16 Spanish full-back Sito is included in a 16-man squad for Saturday's FA Cup third round tie with Portsmouth. The former Racing Club de Ferrol man was back in training today after the ankle injury he sustained in last weekend's 1-0 win at home to Luton. |