Wigan Put Scotland Deal On Hold Tue 17th Aug 2010 10:18 Town’s move for Wigan striker Jason Scotland is on hold while the Latics secure his replacement, according to reports in Lancashire. Over the weekend, Blues boss Roy Keane said he was hopeful of signing Scotland in time for Saturday’s game at Crystal Palace. |
Norris Proud to Be Captain Mon 16th Aug 2010 15:23 New skipper David Norris says he is proud to have been given the Blues’ armband in the wake of the bust-up between manager Roy Keane and former captain Jon Walters. Norris has already scored three goals this season, including a backheel in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Burnley. |
Keane Happy With Four-Point Haul Mon 16th Aug 2010 08:51 Town manager Roy Keane says he’s happy enough with his side’s haul of four points from their first two league games. The Blues beat Middlesbrough away last weekend, before drawing 1-1 at home to Burnley on Saturday. |
U18s Lose to Villa Sat 14th Aug 2010 22:18 Town’s U18 side concluded their pre-season preparations with a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa at Playford Road on Saturday afternoon. First team striker Pablo Couñago, who has been training with the youths following a bust-up with Roy Keane, watched the game from the sidelines. |
Walters Will Never Play for Town Again Sat 14th Aug 2010 18:58 Boss Roy Keane says former skipper Jon Walters will never play for the club again as long as he is manager. Walters, who is the subject of a new transfer bid, was stripped of the captaincy yesterday with Keane dropping him from today’s team and disciplining him for his reaction to being given the news. |
Keane Sweating on Hyam's Fitness Ahead of Burnley Clash Fri 13th Aug 2010 14:25 Boss Roy Keane is sweating on the fitness of 18-year-old midfielder Luke Hyam ahead of Burnley’s visit to Portman Road for the Blues’ first home game of the season on Saturday. Town could give debuts to new loanee Andros Townsend and summer signing from Sunderland Conor Hourihane, while striker Ronan Murray could make his league bow having scored in the Carling Cup at Exeter. |
Keane Hopeful on Wigan Striker Scotland Thu 12th Aug 2010 16:21 Boss Roy Keane says he is hopeful of adding Wigan striker Jason Scotland to his squad in the next few days. The Blues have had a fee believed to be £750,000 accepted by the Latics for the Trinidad and Tobago international. |
Town Sign Andros Townsend on Loan Thu 12th Aug 2010 13:23 Town have signed Tottenham left midfielder Andros Townsend on a season-long loan. TWTD first revealed the Blues' interest in the 19-year-old back in May. |
Keane Pleased With Senior Players Wed 11th Aug 2010 01:29 Boss Roy Keane had praise for his senior players as a largely young Town team beat League One Exeter 3-2 in the Carling Cup after extra-time. The Town manager was also pleased with his youngsters, particularly 18-year-old debut goalscorer Ronan Murray. |
Academy Midfielder Carson in Young Squad Travelling to Exeter Tue 10th Aug 2010 08:49 Town boss Roy Keane will field a very young Town side when the Blues face Exeter in the first round of the Carling Cup at St James’ Park this evening. Northern Ireland U17 international midfielder Josh Carson has joined the likes of Luke Hyam, Troy Brown, Reggie Lambe, Jack Ainsley, Ronan Murray, Tom Eastman and Billy Clark in making the trip to Devon with virtually an entire senior team injured or on international duty. |