Cardiff Defender Linked Mon 21st Nov 2011 08:58 Town and West Brom are eyeing Cardiff City’s out-of-favour central defender Darcy Blake, according to one of this morning’s tabloids. The 22-year-old Welsh international is concerned he might lose his place in Gary Speed's side if he remains out of the Bluebirds’ first team. |
Jewell Not Ruling Out Late Additions Mon 21st Nov 2011 08:30 Blues boss Paul Jewell wasn’t ruling out adding to his squad before Thursday’s 5pm loan deadline after Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at Nottingham Forest. The Town manager was left frustrated by his side’s inability to hold on to their 2-1 lead after what he felt was an improved performance. |
Lavery on Trial at Sunderland Sun 20th Nov 2011 21:05 TWTD understands that Town contract rebel Caolan Lavery is on trial with Premier League Sunderland. The former academy striker recently turned down a six-month professional deal with the Blues and has subsequently held talks with Bradford City and spent time on trial with Leicester City. |
Bullard Appeal Process Set to Start Sat 19th Nov 2011 22:21 Midfielder Jimmy Bullard is reportedly set to start the process of appealing against his sacking by Hull City this week. The 33-year-old exited the KC Stadium in the summer for a still-to-be-disclosed disciplinary matter on the Tigers’ pre-season trip to Slovenia. |
Jewell: We Concede When We Come Under Pressure Sat 19th Nov 2011 17:56 Blues boss Paul Jewell was again left ruing his side’s tendency to give away goals when they come under pressure at vital times as Town conceded two in the final six minutes as they lost 3-2 at Nottingham Forest. |
Nottingham Forest 3-2 Town Sat 19th Nov 2011 17:15 Town fell to their second 3-2 defeat in two games as Nottingham Forest netted twice in the last six minutes to come from behind to deny the Blues their first win at the City Ground for 12 years. Danny Collins scored two goals in a game for the first time in his professional career, putting the Blues in front twice, but Robbie Findley equalised for the home side before the break, then Joel Lynch and Marcus Tudgay netted another leveller and the winner in injury time. |
Collins Facing Big Decision in January Sat 19th Nov 2011 08:42 Central defender Danny Collins says he’s enjoyed his time with the Blues but is yet to make a decision on whether to return to Portman Road when the transfer window reopens in January. The 31-year-old’s 93-day loan from Stoke ends after the Derby County game in mid-December having been extended earlier in the week after he returned home to be with his fiancée, who recently gave birth to their son seven weeks prematurely. |
Andrews Looking for Permanent Move Sat 19th Nov 2011 08:23 Town loan midfielder Keith Andrews says he’d like to make a permanent move away from Blackburn Rovers during the January transfer window as he looks to seal his place in the Republic of Ireland Euro 2012 squad. Andrews has enjoyed his half-season loan with the Blues but doesn’t rule out a move elsewhere. |
Jewell Weighing Up Formation Change at Forest Fri 18th Nov 2011 13:06 Boss Paul Jewell will be weighing up whether to stick with his diamond formation or make a change to his system when the Blues take on Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday. Town are again without central defenders Ibrahma Sonko and Damien Delaney and striker Daryl Murphy, but midfielder Lee Bowyer and frontman Nathan Ellington are both fit again and Tamás Priskin has made it back from Hungary. |
Duo Show Club's Support for Charity Fri 18th Nov 2011 09:35 Town duo Danny Collins and Lee Martin were at NORCAS yesterday to show the club’s support for the charity's Too Much Too Young appeal. NORCAS, one of the Blues' nominated charities for 2011/12, runs a wide range of services supporting those affected by drugs, alcohol and gambling. |