No New Injury Concerns Ahead of Barnsley Trip Tue 27th Jan 2009 08:54 Town boss Jim Magilton has no new injury concerns ahead of Tuesday's visit to Barnsley. Defenders Moritz Volz and Iván Campo remain on the sidelines with groin and calf injuries respectively. |
Jim Proud of Team Sat 24th Jan 2009 21:51 Boss Jim Magilton was proud of his players despite the Blues' 3-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Town, watched by 6,000 fans including former players Fabian Wilnis and Jason Dozzell, were level at half-time before freekicks from Michael Ballack and Frank Lampard won the tie. |
Chelsea 3-1 Town Sat 24th Jan 2009 18:42 Town's FA Cup run came to an end as superb second half freekicks from Michael Ballack and Frank Lampard saw Chelsea to a 3-1 victory at Stamford Bridge. The Blues matched the Champions League finalists for spells with Alex Bruce equalising Ballack's opener before the break. |
Wright Returns For Cup Trip to Chelsea Fri 23rd Jan 2009 11:08 David Wright looks set to return to the Town side which joins 6,000 fans in travelling to Chelsea for Saturday's FA Cup fourth round tie. While Wright is expected to come in at right-back, the Blues are waiting on left-back Ben Thatcher, who has spent much of the last week ill. |
Haynes Signs New Deal Thu 22nd Jan 2009 15:33 Danny Haynes has signed a one-year extension to his Town contract. The striker or midfielder, who turned 21 on Monday, will now be with the Blues until June 2011. |
Bosi Was Brazilian Trialist Tue 20th Jan 2009 12:46 Brazilian trialist Bruno Bosi is reported to have returned home after spending last week on trial with the Blues. The 21-year-old joined Italian side AC Arezzo from Brazilian club Vasco de Gama after a trial a year ago, but has made little mark with the Lega Pro Prima Divisione (formerly Serie C) side. |
Clarke Joins Northampton Mon 19th Jan 2009 19:45 Town have allowed striker Billy Clarke to join Northampton on a month's loan. The Irish U21 international recently returned from a spell at Darlington. |
Jim: Play-Off Push at Right Time Sat 17th Jan 2009 19:54 Boss Jim Magilton says he hopes his side are making their move towards the play-off places just at the right time, although he conceded that they need to find more consistency. Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock felt his side ought to have been awarded a penalty. |
Town Waiting on Volz Ahead of Palace Trip Fri 16th Jan 2009 10:57 Town are waiting on full-back Moritz Volz ahead of Saturday's trip to Crystal Palace. The German has a groin problem and is rated 50/50 to take his place at right-back, but better news is that the Blues can call on midfielder Veliche Shumulikoski after his one-game ban. |
Gorman: Balkestein Could Step Up Thu 15th Jan 2009 16:00 New assistant manager John Gorman says Dutch defender Pim Balkestein could force his way into the Town first team with the Blues currently short of defenders. The 21-year-old has made three starts and three sub appearances since joining from Heerenveen in the summer. |