Keane Hits Out at Critics Tue 19th Oct 2010 07:00 Town manager Roy Keane says some of those criticising his tactics in the wake of Saturday’s 2-1 home loss to Coventry know nothing about football. The Blues boss was disappointed with the lack of support given to his players, particularly the younger members of his side, during the weekend defeat. |
Keane Bemoans Lack of Goals Sat 16th Oct 2010 18:29 Boss Roy Keane bemoaned his side’s lack of goals after losing 2-1 at home to Coventry City. The Blues manager was disappointed with his team’s first half display but felt they improved after the break. |
Town 1-2 Coventry Sat 16th Oct 2010 17:09 Jason Scotland scored his fourth goal for the Blues since his move from Wigan but it wasn’t enough to prevent Town from falling to a 2-1 home defeat to Coventry City. The visitors, previously without a win at Portman Road since 1994, were ahead through Clive Platt at half-time and went further in front via a Lukas Jutkiewicz penalty before Scotland pulled one back for the Blues, who pressed for an equaliser without success. |
Keane: Harder to Break Into the Side This Year Fri 15th Oct 2010 15:39 Town boss Roy Keane says it’s harder for players to make it into his first team this season than it was last year. Young midfielder Billy Clark broke into the side towards the end of 2009/10 making two appearances from the bench but has yet to feature this season, while Argentinian midfielder Luciano Civelli is still to make a first team return after his knee injury. |
Wickham Set to Win Second England U19 Cap Sun 10th Oct 2010 10:06 Striker Connor Wickham is set to win his second England U19 cap this afternoon when his side take on Cyprus in their second European Championships qualifying group game in Belgium (KO 1.30pm). Northern Irish trio Josh Carson, Caolan Lavery and Rory McKeown could also win caps for their U19s. |
McAuley: Italy Can Be Beaten Fri 08th Oct 2010 09:17 Linchpin Town defender Gareth McAuley says his Blues team-mate Tommy Smith has told him that Northern Ireland are capable of beating Italy in their Euro 2012 qualifier at Windsor Park this evening (Sky Sports One, 7pm). Smith’s New Zealand drew 1-1 with the Azzurri at the World Cup in South Africa as the then-holders crashed out at the group stage. |
Charity Memorial Match for Steward Thu 07th Oct 2010 13:22 Town’s stewards are taking on a team from Ipswich Hospital’s Raedwald Day Surgery Unit on Sunday 10th October in a charity match being played in memory of Kate Ward, a steward in the Britannia Stand who lost her battle with cancer earlier this year. The game is at Rushmere Sports Club (KO 2pm), where there will also be a barbecue and general knowledge quiz. |
Keane Happy to See His Players Win International Calls Thu 07th Oct 2010 09:58 Boss Roy Keane says he’s not one of those managers who withdraws players from international squads at the drop of a hat. Keane says he’s pleased to see members of his Town side getting recognition from their countries. |
Keane Delighted With Tottenham Pair Mon 04th Oct 2010 09:25 Town boss Roy Keane was delighted with Tottenham pair Jake Livermore and Andros Townsend after the Blues’ 2-1 victory over Leeds at Portman Road on Saturday. Livermore made his first start for his loan club and Townsend completed the first full 90 minutes of his spell at Portman Road. |
Keane: Good Result and Performance Sat 02nd Oct 2010 18:45 Boss Roy Keane felt his side deserved their 2-1 home victory over Leeds at Portman Road. The Town manager joked that he had told winning goalscorer Tommy Smith, a late inclusion after Darren O’Dea was injured in the warm-up, that he was destined score. |