Ward in Town Talks Thu 08th Mar 2012 23:49 Portsmouth defender or midfielder Joel Ward is understood to have been at Town earlier this week to hold talks over a move to the Blues. The 22-year-old, who has also been linked with Watford, was one of the three Portsmouth players Town targeted in January, when a fee was agreed for Ward and keeper Stephen Henderson, the deals breaking down over personal terms. |
Clegg: Category One Could Come After Promotion Thu 08th Mar 2012 14:15 Town chief executive Simon Clegg has hinted that the Blues could initially opt for Academy Category Two status as a stepping stone towards moving to Category One after promotion to the Premier League. The Blues have to decide which level of youth set-up they are going to commit to for next season before the end of this month. |
Clegg Keen to Forge Closer IBC Link Thu 08th Mar 2012 09:26 Town chief executive Simon Clegg says he hopes to forge closer links with Ipswich Borough Council now that the disagreement regarding the back rent has been settled. The Blues chief believes success at Portman Road can have a huge effect on the town as a whole. |
Jewell Delighted With Point and Second Half Performance Tue 06th Mar 2012 22:40 Town boss Paul Jewell was delighted with his side’s point at Southampton, feeling his team responded well to a half-time tongue-lashing after a below-par first period. |
Southampton 1-1 Town Tue 06th Mar 2012 21:50 Jason Scotland’s late deflected goal secured the Blues a deserved 1-1 draw at Southampton. The Saints went ahead in the 74th minute via top scorer Rickie Lambert but Scotland’s goal five minutes from the end claimed the point for Town. |
Drury Relishing Facing Saints Tue 06th Mar 2012 11:19 Andy Drury is relishing the task of taking on Championship leaders Southampton at St Mary’s this evening. |
Jewell: Expect Changes During Hectic Month Tue 06th Mar 2012 10:04 Blues boss Paul Jewell says he’s told his players to expect him to make the odd change to his side during this month’s run of eight fixtures. After Saturday’s 3-0 home victory over Bristol City, Town face leaders Southampton at St Mary’s this evening. |
Smith: Squad Gave Chops Stick Mon 05th Mar 2012 09:38 Defender Tommy Smith says top scorer Michael Chopra was given some light-hearted stick for his Newcastle night out with midfielder Jimmy Bullard which led to the pair being disciplined by the club. |
Jewell: Drury Has Been Terrific Mon 05th Mar 2012 06:00 Town boss Paul Jewell has paid tribute to midfielder Andy Drury for his terrific performances since he broke back into the side in January. The 28-year-old, who joined the Blues from Luton for £150,000 just over a year ago, scored a brilliant first home goal to complete Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Bristol City. |
Town 3-0 Bristol City Sat 03rd Mar 2012 17:07 Goals from Michael Chopra, Tommy Smith and Andy Drury saw the Blues to a very comfortable 3-0 home victory over Bristol City. Chopra nodded in his 13th of the season from a Lee Martin cross in the 25th minute, Smith powered home a Drury corner on 66 with the midfielder lashing home the third with five minutes remaining. |