Smith Wins Fifth Cap Wed 28th Mar 2007 19:42 Academy central defender Tommy Smith won his fifth England U17 cap as his side secured qualification for this summer's European U17 Championships in Belgium. Smith played the full 90 minutes of a 2-1 victory over Serbia. |
Jeffers to Return? Thu 22nd Mar 2007 09:44 Boss Jim Magilton has revealed that Blackburn striker Franny Jeffers could return to the Blues before the end of the season. The one-time England international went back to Ewood Park earlier in the month after suffering a hamstring tear in the home game with Southend. |
England Action for Haynes Wed 21st Mar 2007 10:25 Striker Danny Haynes is expected to win his second England U19 cap this evening when Brian Eastick's side take on Turkey in a friendly at Doncaster Rovers' Keepmoat Stadium. Haynes, who played his 50th Town game at Luton on Saturday, won his first cap in last month's 4-1 victory over Poland. |
Four With Squads Mon 19th Mar 2007 00:25 Town will have four players away with their national squads during the break for international fixtures. Billy Clarke is with the Republic of Ireland U21s, Jaime Peters with Canada's U20, Danny Haynes with England's U19s and Tommy Smith is away with England's U17s. |
Harding Out, Richards OK Fri 16th Mar 2007 15:56 Dan Harding is out of Saturday's trip to Luton but Matt Richards is OK and is included in an 18-man squad. Both sustained ankle injuries in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat at Preston. |
Jim: We Controlled Game Wed 14th Mar 2007 01:08 Boss Jim Magilton was pleased with his side's display despite losing 1-0 to Preston at Deepdale. The Town manager played down the injury time incident which saw him sent from the dugout. |
Preston 1-0 Town Tue 13th Mar 2007 23:58 Town's attacking toothlessness in front of goal was again on display as the Blues lost 1-0 at Preston despite having the majority of the possession. Another defensive lapse led to Michael Ricketts heading home the game's only goal in the fifth minute. |
Town 0-2 Southend Sat 10th Mar 2007 19:10 Town fell to a controversial 2-0 defeat at home to Southend. Mark Gower put his side ahead with the Blues appealing for an offside and still protesting the lack of an earlier penalty award, then Peter Clarke added another from a set piece. Late on Lee was sent off for handling the ball into the net. |
Fab Back, Walters a Doubt Fri 09th Mar 2007 12:22 Striker Jon Walters is again a doubt due to his hamstring injury as the Blues look for their third win in succession when Southend visit Portman Road on Saturday. Gavin Williams and Richard Naylor are not quite ready for inclusion in the squad, but Fabian Wilnis returns. |
Magilton Relieved Sat 03rd Mar 2007 19:36 Town boss Jim Magilton was delighted and relieved that his side finally grabbed a win and some goals against QPR. Rangers boss John Gregory felt his side ought to have been awarded an injury time penalty. |