Evans Still Backing Jewell Sat 14th Jan 2012 08:00 Town owner Marcus Evans says his reasons for appointing manager Paul Jewell are as strong today as they were a year ago, despite the Blues’ lack of progress since the 47-year-old’s appointment. Evans was writing in a lengthy interview in the programme for today’s match against Blackpool. |
Andrews Could Stay with Blackburn Fri 13th Jan 2012 19:59 Blackburn manager Steve Kean has confirmed that former Blues loanee could come back into his plans at Ewood Park, as reported by TWTD last week. However, Kean says there is plenty of interest in the Irish international, who Town boss Paul Jewell wants back at Portman Road, with Premier League clubs including Wigan believed to be in the chase for the 31-year-old. |
Morgan Looking for Repeat of Leeds Performance at Burnley Fri 13th Jan 2012 10:58 Academy manager Sammy Morgan is looking for the Blues’ U18s to repeat the spirited display that beat Leeds in the third round when they take on Burnley at Turf Moor in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup this evening (KO 7pm). An away tie against Reading or West Brom awaits the winners. |
Jewell Hits Back at Sexism Claims and Has Backing From Town Thu 12th Jan 2012 12:42 Town boss Paul Jewell has hit out at claims that his post-match comments at Birmingham last night were sexist. The Blues manager was unhappy with assistant referee Amy Fearn, believing she should have awarded his side a second half penalty but says his criticism was taken out of context by some media sources. |
Jewell: It Was a Stonewall Penalty Wed 11th Jan 2012 22:50 Town boss Paul Jewell slammed the officials’ failure to award his side a spotkick when Steven Caldwell felled Lee Martin inside the box minutes before Birmingham's last-gasp winner at St Andrew's. Referee Rob Lewis wasn’t well sighted but assistant Amy Fearn was better placed to see what looked a clear foul |
Birmingham 2-1 Town Wed 11th Jan 2012 22:01 Two goals from Nikola Zigic, both from long throws from the left, saw Birmingham to a 2-1 victory over the Blues at St Andrew’s. Town deserved more from the game with Lee Martin slamming in a superb equaliser and the winger should have been awarded a second half penalty prior to the Serb’s final moments winner. |
McCarthy: Town Not in Relegation Battle Yet Wed 11th Jan 2012 12:47 New goalkeeper Alex McCarthy does not believe his move to Ipswich has plunged him into a survival fight. |
Bullard Figures Revealed Wed 11th Jan 2012 10:44 Hull City’s accounts have revealed that Blues midfielder Jimmy Bullard is seeking £2.5 million compensation from his former club in the wake of his summer sacking by the Tigers. |
Jewell Empathises With Fans' Frustrations Wed 11th Jan 2012 08:40 Town boss Paul Jewell says he empathises with the frustration and anger amongst fans but has vowed to keep going while he still has belief in himself and the backing of owner Marcus Evans. The Blues manager dismissed suggestions that the club is in crisis but conceded that his side are in a relegation fight. |
Town Confirm McCarthy Loan Mon 09th Jan 2012 10:05 Town have confirmed that Reading keeper Alex McCarthy is joining on a three-month loan. The 22-year-old, who has also signed a new deal at the Madejski Stadium, is joining up with the squad this morning while the paperwork is finalised and is expected to make his debut at Birmingham on Wednesday, wearing the number 32 shirt. |