Norris: We Gave Them Too Much Respect Mon 19th Jul 2010 17:26 Midfielder David Norris felt Town gave PSV too much respect in the opening stages of Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at the Philips Stadion. The former Plymouth man skippered the Blues in the absence of regular captain Jon Walters, who has a virus. |
PSV 1-0 Town Sat 17th Jul 2010 20:04 A first half Danny Koevermans goal saw the Blues to a 1-0 defeat at PSV’s Philips Stadion. Town probably should have been well behind at the break, but put in an improved display in the second half. |
Rodgers Set for Swansea Thu 15th Jul 2010 14:48 Former Reading and Watford boss Brendan Rodgers is reported to be on the verge of being named the new manager of Swansea City. Rodgers was understood to be amongst Roy Keane’s targets for the new role of Town assistant manager. |
Community Trust Wins Award Wed 14th Jul 2010 11:47 Town’s Community Trust won the Not for Profit gong at the Anglian Business Awards last week. The Trust beat the East Anglia Children’s Hospice (EACH) and Menta who were also nominated in the category. |
O'Connor Signs Deal Fri 02nd Jul 2010 11:39 Left-back Shane O’Connor has put pen to paper on the new contract which was offered to him at the end of last season. The former Liverpool academy player’s new deal is aimed at keeping him at Portman Road until 2012 |
Blackburn Eyeing Smith Fri 02nd Jul 2010 09:48 Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is understood to have monitored Town defender Tommy Smith’s progress during the World Cup with New Zealand. Smith played alongside Rovers centre-half Ryan Nelsen in South Africa as the All Whites achieved three draws, including a famous 1-1 with Italy. |
Williams Linked With Assistant Role Thu 01st Jul 2010 15:13 Former midfielder Geraint Williams has been linked with the Town assistant manager’s role Roy Keane is looking to fill before the start of the season. Ex-Colchester boss Williams was sacked by Leyton Orient in March. |
Derry Joins QPR Tue 22nd Jun 2010 16:44 Town have missed out on signing Crystal Palace skipper Shaun Derry with the midfielder agreeing a two-year deal at QPR. Earlier in the week, the Blues were reported to be making a renewed move for the out-of-contract 32-year-old, who was also offered new terms by Palace. |
Wright: I Can Still Play at the Top Level Sun 20th Jun 2010 09:40 Released keeper Richard Wright says he still has what it takes to play in the Premier League. The 32-year-old is understood to have held talks with West Ham regarding a possible return to Upton Park, while League One Charlton have also been linked. |
Stewart Delighted to Be Facing Town Thu 17th Jun 2010 11:38 Former Blue Marcus Stewart says he is delighted that his Exeter side have drawn Town in the first round of the Carling Cup. Stewart, who has announced that the coming season will be his last as a player, was one of the stars of George Burley’s promotion-winning and UEFA-qualifying team at the start of the century. |