Joe: We Will Appeal Sat 27th Aug 2005 21:51 Boss Joe Royle has confirmed the club will be appealing against Richard Naylor's red card at Millwall. The Town manager says he was confident his side would beat the Lions even after referee Mark Halsey had given Naylor his marching orders for denying Barry Hayles an obvious goalscoring opportunity. |
Parkin Fine for Den Trip? Thu 25th Aug 2005 17:09 Striker Sam Parkin could return to the Town line-up travelling to Millwall on Saturday. The former Swindon man is due to have the stitches in a head wound removed today and the Blues are hopeful he could be back in contention at the Den. |
Collins and Juan to Start Mon 22nd Aug 2005 13:06 Town will hand first starts to Aidan Collins and Jimmy Juan when they take on Yeovil at home in the first round of the Carling Cup on Tuesday (KO 7.45pm). Canadian midfielder Jaime Peters will also make his first home start as boss Joe Royle rests a number of his senior players. |
Town Waiting on Price Thu 18th Aug 2005 15:31 Town are hopeful keeper Lewis Price will be fit to face Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday after injuring his left knee in last week's 0-0 draw with Leicester City. However, the Blues are definitely without striker Nicky Forster and central defender Jason De Vos. |
Reserves 2-1 Portsmouth Mon 15th Aug 2005 22:11 Dean Bowditch scored twice, the first a penalty, as Town's reserves started their season with a 2-1 home win over Portsmouth. The visitors went ahead after a blunder from keeper Andy Reynolds before Bowditch netted a goal in each half. |
Price to Miss Owls Game Mon 15th Aug 2005 00:50 Keeper Lewis Price looks likely to miss Town's home game with Sheffield Wednesday next Saturday and the Carling Cup match with Yeovil on the following Tuesday. However, the Wales international call-up, who has already been pulled out of John Toshack's squad for Wednesday's friendly with Slovenia, is not likely to be out of action for too long. |
Joe Pleased With Point Sat 13th Aug 2005 23:07 Boss Joe Royle was pleased with the way his side defended at Leicester and particularly with debutant keeper Shane Supple. The 18-year-old Irishman replaced Lewis Price after the Wales U21 international stopper injured his left knee in a 35th minute clash with Foxes striker Mark De Vries. |
Midfield Choices for Joe Fri 12th Aug 2005 15:11 Town boss Joe Royle has decisions to make in midfield ahead of Saturday's trip to Leicester City. However, with only four fit senior defenders, his backline picks itself. |
U18s 4-2 Rushden and Ds Wed 10th Aug 2005 20:37 Town U18s recovered from being two goals down to beat Rushden and Diamonds 4-2 in a pre-season friendly at Playford Road on Wednesday afternoon. Goals from Tony Boto, a Charlie Sheringham penalty, Jordan Rhodes and Stuart Ainsley gave the Blues their victory. |
Royle Praise for Price Sat 06th Aug 2005 19:17 Boss Joe Royle hailed Lewis Price after the young keeper made an outstanding save from Alan Lee in the closing stages of Town's 1-0 win over Cardiff. The Town manager was also impressed with the contributions of Jason De Vos and Owen Garvan, one of five Town debutants. |