Blackpool and Wednesday Enter Ward Chase Fri 18th May 2012 11:37 Blackpool and Sheffield Wednesday are the latest two Championship clubs to have approached Portsmouth regarding Town target Joel Ward, according to reports on the south coast. The 22-year-old defender or midfielder is believed to be holding talks with the Seasiders and Owls over the weekend before making a decision on his future next week. |
MK Dons Confirm Harford Appointment Thu 17th May 2012 17:18 The MK Dons have confirmed Mick Harford’s appointment as assistant manager to Karl Robinson, as reported by TWTD last Wednesday. At the end of April, Blues boss Paul Jewell said he was hoping to add Harford to his scouting staff full-time, the 53-year-old having worked part-time for Town during the latter part of the season. |
Ward Still Weighing Up Options Thu 17th May 2012 11:27 Joel Ward’s Portsmouth exit is now unlikely to take place until next week, according to reports on the south coast. The Blues, Leeds, Burnley and Crystal Palace have all held talks with the 22-year-old midfielder or defender, who is also now believed to be interesting two other Championship sides. |
Stevenson: No Regrets at Missing Cup Final Thu 17th May 2012 08:54 Town midfielder Ryan Stevenson insists he has no regrets about moving south, even if he could have been looking forward to participating in the Scottish Cup Final on Saturday. Former club Hearts, surprise semi-final winners over Celtic, take on Hibs in an all-Edinburgh showdown at Hampden Park. |
Smith Signs New Deal Wed 16th May 2012 08:38 Central defender Tommy Smith has signed a new two-year deal with the Blues. The New Zealand international’s current contract was due to end on June 30th. |
Ward to Move in Next Few Days Tue 15th May 2012 11:21 Portsmouth administrator Trevor Birch expects Town target Joel Ward to leave Fratton Park in the next few days. Contrary to reports last week, Birch says Leeds isn’t necessarily his destination with the Blues and Burnley also having held talks, and Crystal Palace linked. |
IBC Pulled Plug on Charitable Trust Whitton Move Mon 14th May 2012 12:20 Plans to move the ITFC Charitable Trust to Whitton Sports Centre fell down last year, Blues chief executive Simon Clegg has confirmed to TWTD. The Trust was hoping to utilise the Ipswich Borough Council-owned facilities as the club’s charity looked to expand its operation. |
Town and Cardiff Sound Out Ex-Posh Keeper Sun 13th May 2012 22:11 TWTD understands that Town and Cardiff City have both spoken to ex-Peterborough keeper Joe Lewis since his release by the London Road club. The Bluebirds have so far shown the more serious interest in the former England U21 international, who began his career at Norwich City. |
Charitable Trust Running Holiday Kids' Courses Wed 09th May 2012 14:15 Town’s Charitable Trust will once again be running their Holiday Soccer Camps during the Whitsun holiday from June 6th-8th. The courses give children the chance to develop their football skills and make new friends overseen by the Trust’s professional and experienced coaching staff. |
Player of the Year Cresswell Looking Forward to Even Better 2012/13 Wed 09th May 2012 12:17 Supporters Club Player of the Year Aaron Cresswell is confident he can have an even better 2012/13 season. Left-back Cresswell is pleasantly surprised to have made so many senior appearances, never mind collect the fans’ accolade, in his first season at Portman Road following last summer’s move from Tranmere. |