Town Target Slovenian Defender Tue 02nd Aug 2011 23:37 Town are understood to be hoping to sign Slovenian U21 international right-sided defender Aljaž Struna before this weekend’s season opener at Bristol City. The 20-year-old is believed to have been in England to hold talks with the Blues in the last few days. |
Town Linked With Loan Move for Andrews Tue 02nd Aug 2011 08:00 Town are being linked with a season-long loan move for Blackburn Rovers midfielder Keith Andrews. The Blues, Leeds, Portsmouth and Nottingham Forest are reportedly amongst a number of Championship clubs believed to be chasing the 30-year-old Republic of Ireland international. |
Jewell Pleased With Workout Sat 30th Jul 2011 17:57 Boss Paul Jewell was pleased with his side’s performance in their final pre-season friendly at home to Wolves, despite falling to a 2-1 defeat. The Town manager hopes Lee Bowyer’s goal will be the first of many for his new club. |
Town Right Club for Stockdale Fri 29th Jul 2011 12:04 New loan keeper David Stockdale says yesterday’s Portman Road open day convinced him that he made the right decision in joining the Blues for the season from Fulham. More than 2,000 fans turned up to watch Stockdale and his new team-mates put through their paces on the main pitch. |
Stockdale Thinking of Town Not England Thu 28th Jul 2011 15:04 New loan signing David Stockdale says he’s thinking about playing games for the Blues rather than winning a recall into Fabio Capello’s England squad. The 25-year-old, who has joined Town from Fulham on loan for the season, was called into two squads earlier in the year but is yet to make his full international bow. |
Jewell: Stockdale Signing Not End for Fülöp Thu 28th Jul 2011 10:00 Town manager Paul Jewell says the season-long loan signing of David Stockdale doesn’t mean Márton Fülöp’s time at Portman Road is set to come to an end. The Blues boss believes the additional competition for the keeper’s jersey is healthy and is something he wants to replicate throughout the squad. |
Civelli Leaves Town and is On Way to Paraguay Thu 28th Jul 2011 06:00 Midfielder Luciano Civelli has left Town by mutual consent, the club having settled the remaining year of his contract. The Argentinian is set to join Paraguayan club Libertad later today. |
Chopra India Hopes Ended Wed 27th Jul 2011 22:46 All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Kushal Das says Town striker Michael Chopra will not be able to play international football for India, the country of his father’s birth, after all. The ex-England U21 cap looked into switching allegiance to India late last year, ahead of the Asian Cup which was held in January. |
Jewell: We Created Nothing at Colchester Wed 27th Jul 2011 10:17 Blues boss Paul Jewell admitted that his side didn’t create any opportunities during Tuesday’s abandoned scoreless game at Colchester but says his new look team has carved out chances during their other pre-season matches. The Town manager believes that with seven new signings and more to follow, it will take time for his side to get to their best. |
Jewell Still Looking for Signings Wed 27th Jul 2011 08:05 Town boss Paul Jewell says yesterday’s sixth and seventh summer signings don’t mark the end of his search for additions to his squad. Having brought in keeper David Stockdale and striker or midfielder Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, the Blues manager says there are further deals in the pipeline. |