Chopra Missing from Town Squad Tue 23rd Jul 2013 19:25 Striker Michael Chopra is a notable absentee from the Town squad taking on Colchester United in this evening’s friendly at the Weston Homes Community Stadium. The 29-year-old was reported to be in talks with his former loan club Barnsley yesterday, while Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Jones has said he could also be interested in signing his former Cardiff player. |
Berra: Gaffer a Factor in Decision to Join Town Mon 22nd Jul 2013 16:30 New defender Christophe Berra says the chance to play under his former Wolves boss Mick McCarthy was a factor in his decision to join the Blues. The 28-year-old Scot was confirmed as a Town player over the weekend, having signed two-year deal following his release from Molineux in May. |
Chopra Linked With Wednesday Move Mon 22nd Jul 2013 09:16 Blues striker Michael Chopra is reportedly set to be reunited with his former Cardiff City manager Dave Jones at Sheffield Wednesday. Rumours on the TWTD Message Board over the weekend linked the 29-year-old, who has been made available for transfer despite having a year remaining on his contract, with the Owls, while a proposed switch to Barnsley, also mentioned as a potential destination over the weekend, is said to have previously broken down. |
McCarthy: Berra Worth Every Penny at Wolves Mon 22nd Jul 2013 06:00 Boss Mick McCarthy says new Town signing Christophe Berra was worth every penny of the £2 million he paid Hearts to take him to Wolves in 2009. Berra’s Bosman move to the Blues was confirmed over the weekend, the Scottish international having put pen to paper on a two-year deal following his release by the Midlanders at the end of last season. |
Loach Credits Webster for Penalty Record Mon 22nd Jul 2013 06:00 Keeper Scott Loach says goalkeeper-coach Malcolm Webster is the man behind his impressive record of penalty saves since he joined the Blues a year ago. The 25-year-old ex-Watford man stopped Mark Byrne’s first-half spotkick during Saturday’s friendly at Barnet, having saved from Huddersfield’s James Vaughan and Derby’s Jamie Ward last season. |
Berra Signs for Town Sat 20th Jul 2013 18:01 Boss Mick McCarthy has confirmed that former Wolves central defender Christophe Berra has joined the Blues on a two-year deal. Berra, who we understand put pen to paper on his contract on Friday evening, was with the Town squad during today’s 1-0 victory at Barnet. |
Barnet 0-1 Town Sat 20th Jul 2013 17:47 David McGoldrick’s first half goal was enough to give the Blues a 1-0 victory over Barnet in the first game at their new home, The Hive. Earlier, Scott Loach had saved a Mark Byrne penalty. |
Barnet 0-1 Town - Half-Time Sat 20th Jul 2013 16:05 A David McGoldrick header four minutes before half-time sees the Blues go in 1-0 up against Barnet at the break. Earlier, keeper Scott Loach had saved Mark Byrne’s penalty. |
Berra With Blues Squad Sat 20th Jul 2013 15:10 Former Wolves central defender Christophe Berra is with the Blues squad at this afternoon's friendly at Barnet. The 28-year-old has been reported to be on the verge of a move to Town for the last fortnight. |
McCarthy: I Know My Best Team Sat 20th Jul 2013 09:39 Boss Mick McCarthy says he knows his best team ahead of this afternoon’s friendly visit to Barnet (KO 3pm). Town so far have a 100% record in their pre-season matches. |