McGreal and Bent Return Tue 18th Feb 2003 15:16 John McGreal and Marcus Bent are set to step into Joe Royle's starting line-up facing Wolverhampton Wanderers at Portman Road on Wednesday night. McGreal is definitely returns after a knee ligament injury while Bent clearly impressed his manager as a sub in the dramatic comeback against Sheffield United. |
Burley Not Being Paid Sat 15th Feb 2003 11:24 Former Town manager George Burley has revealed that he has not been paid by the club since the end of December. Town and the ex-boss failed to come to a settlement of his contract after he was relieved of his duties in October. |
Town Transfer Embargo Thu 13th Feb 2003 14:52 The Football League have confirmed that as expected the Blues are prevented from taking on any loan stars during the period of their administration. |
Reserves 3-0 Arsenal Wed 12th Feb 2003 21:52 Town's reserves ran out 3-0 winners over Arsenal's second string in an entertaining encounter at Portman Road. While the scoreline perhaps flattered the Blues, the win was still well deserved. |
Town Needed One More Sale Mon 10th Feb 2003 19:17 Town needed one more sale during the January transfer window to avoid going into temporary administration. However, Birmingham's bid for Jamie Clapham was the only one received before the window closed on January 31st. |
Chairman's Statement Mon 10th Feb 2003 16:33 At a press conference this afternoon, Chairman David Sheepshanks gave full details of the Club's bid to achieve a Company Voluntary Arrangement. Here is his statement in full: |
Town Release New Logo Fri 07th Feb 2003 15:22 Town have released photos of the next season's away kit with the Powergen logo replacing the current TXU Energi branding. Powergen took over TXU Energi's UK retail business towards the end of last year and won't be using the TXU name after April. |
Bradford 2-0 Town Sat 01st Feb 2003 18:30 Town's play-off hopes were dealt a blow as they were beaten 2-0 by lowly Bradford. The 49th minute sending off of Hermann Hreidarsson saw the game turn the Bantams' way after a first half where the Blues had been largely the better side. Goals from Claus Jorgensen and Danny Forrest won the day for the home side. |
Gaardsøe OK For Trip Thu 30th Jan 2003 14:01 Town will name the same squad that faced Sheffield United last week for Saturday's game at Bradford with the addition of midfielder Martijn Reuser. The Dutchman, available on a free transfer, missed out last week as his wife was having a baby. |
Sheffield United 4-3 Town Sat 25th Jan 2003 18:29 An 88th minute Paul Peschisolido goal cruelly denied the Blues a place in the fifth round draw after Town had made a dramatic comeback from three goals down. The Blades had gone ahead through goals from Michael Brown (2) and Phil Jagielka before Thomas Gaardsøe, Tommy Miller with a penalty and Darren Bent had put Town back on terms. |