Bristol City 0-3 Town Sat 06th Aug 2011 16:58 Michael Chopra’s Town career got off to dream start as he netted twice as the Blues beat Bristol City 3-0 at Ashton Gate. The former Cardiff man — who makes a habit of scoring against the Robins — netted one in each half with Lee Martin sandwiching his first of the season after the break. |
Jewell: Squad Still Quiet Sat 06th Aug 2011 10:00 Boss Paul Jewell says he feels his squad is still too quiet, despite the addition of feisty campaigners such as midfielder Lee Bowyer this summer. But the Blues manager believes that this is not unusual with players generally quieter these days. |
Town Watching Spanish Defender Fri 05th Aug 2011 22:45 Town have been keeping an eye on Real Zaragoza central defender VÃctor Laguardia during the Spanish side’s tour of the UK. The La Liga club faced West Ham last Saturday, Norwich City on Wednesday and take on Wolves tomorrow. |
Jewell Not Ruling Out Fülöp Move Fri 05th Aug 2011 08:02 Blues boss Paul Jewell says he knows nothing of West Brom’s reported interest in keeper Márton Fülöp but isn't ruling out the Hungarian international moving on this summer. The 28-year-old appears likely to want to leave Portman Road with the Town manager adding Fulham’s David Stockdale to the squad on a season-long loan. |
Ferguson's Successor Announced Thu 04th Aug 2011 16:02 Town have appointed Ben Connell as the successor to groundsman Alan Ferguson, who has left the club to take on the role of head groundsperson at St George’s Park, the FA’s National Football Centre at Burton. |
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. |