Duo Doubts for Leicester Visit Mon 10th Dec 2007 12:02 Jon Walters and Gavin Williams are slight doubts ahead of Tuesday's home game with Leicester City (KO 7.45pm). Walters picked up a dead leg during the second half of Saturday's game at Charlton, while Williams came off in the first period with a sore toe. |
Charlton 3-1 Town Sat 08th Dec 2007 19:13 Town's run of away games without a win increased to 15 as they fell to a 3-1 defeat at Charlton. The Blues were awful in a first half in which the Addicks scored three times through Darren Ambrose (2) and Chris Iwelumo. Town improved after the break, Pablo Couñago scoring, while Alan Lee missed a penalty. |
Flu Strikes Town Squad Fri 07th Dec 2007 11:57 Town's preparations for Saturday's trip to Charlton have been disrupted by a flu bug which has hit several members of the squad, as well as boss Jim Magilton. Defender Fabian Wilnis, who was set to return in place of the injured Alex Bruce, and midfielder Gavin Williams are amongst those affected. |
Bristol City 2-0 Town Wed 05th Dec 2007 00:34 Town's away woe continued with a 2-0 defeat at Bristol City. Marvin Elliott lashed in a stunning early strike, then Alex Bruce conceded a penalty for handball, which was converted by Bradley Orr. The result flattered the home side with the Blues spurning chance after chance in the second half. |
Lee in Squad for Trip to Bristol City Mon 03rd Dec 2007 16:15 Alan Lee is expected to be fit to take his usual place in the Town starting line-up when the Blues travel to Bristol City on Tuesday evening (KO 7.45pm). The Irishman was forced off in the first half of Saturday's 0-0 at home to Barnsley due to illness. |
Sheepshanks: A Massively Important Day Mon 03rd Dec 2007 14:45 Chairman David Sheepshanks hailed confirmation that Marcus Evans will take an 87.5% stake in Town as a “massively important day for the club”. The Blues have called an EGM for Monday, 17th December at which Evans's takeover will be formally ratified. |
Jim: No Wholesale Changes Mon 03rd Dec 2007 09:29 Boss Jim Magilton says he will not be making wholesale changes to his squad in January, despite having Marcus Evans's money to spend. The Town manager will have a significant war chest when the transfer window opens with the takeover set to be confirmed today, subject to shareholder approval. |
Jim: Fair Result Sat 01st Dec 2007 19:10 Boss Jim Magilton was disappointed that the Blues' excellent 12-game run of home wins came to an end with the 0-0 draw against Barnsley, but conceded that the result was a fair one. |
Jim to Make Changes for Barnsley Visit Fri 30th Nov 2007 11:24 Boss Jim Magilton has hinted that he may make one or two changes when the Blues take on Barnsley at Portman Road on Saturday. The Town manager may recall Gavin Williams into the starting line-up, the Welshman having been rested against Southampton on Tuesday. |
Bowden: Evans Deal Almost Done Tue 27th Nov 2007 17:54 Chief executive Derek Bowden has confirmed that the club are close to finalising the deal which will see Marcus Evans become Town's majority shareholder, as reported by TWTD earlier today. |