Blackpool Defender Linked Wed 29th Aug 2012 17:32 Town are reported to be interested in Blackpool left-back Bob Harris. The 25-year-old joined the Tangerines on a free transfer from Queen of the South in his native Scotland last summer but has made only nine starts and one sub appearance for the Seasiders, none so far this season. |
Carlisle 2-1 Town (AET) Tue 28th Aug 2012 22:18 Town crashed out of the Capital One Cup at the second round stage after Carlisle came from behind to beat the Blues 2-1 at Brunton Park. Town went in front via Massimo Luongo’s first career goal in the first half, Mark Beck equalised right on time for the Cumbrians and David Symington, like Beck a second half sub, netted the winner in extra-time. |
Blues Again Linked With Posh Pair Tue 28th Aug 2012 14:18 Town are being linked with a move for Peterborough pair George Boyd and Paul Taylor ahead of the final day of the transfer window on Friday. |
Murphy Loan Deal Could Be Done By Wednesday Tue 28th Aug 2012 10:56 TWTD understands that Daryl Murphy’s season-long loan move to the Blues from Celtic could be completed as soon as tomorrow. Talks regarding the 29-year-old’s return to Portman Road have been ongoing for the last couple of days with the Irish international back from his hamstring injury sooner than had been expected. |
Murphy Set for Third Loan Spell Tue 28th Aug 2012 08:50 Daryl Murphy is close to rejoining the Blues for a third loan spell, according to reports in Ireland this morning. Murphy, whose Celtic contract is up at the end of the season, was with the Blues for the whole of the last campaign and the second half of 2009/10. |
Town Look to Bounce Back at Carlisle Tue 28th Aug 2012 06:00 Town boss Paul Jewell will be weighing up whether to make changes to his side for tonight’s Capital One Cup second round tie against League One Carlisle United at Brunton Park (KO 7.45pm). The Blues manager will be looking for his team to get back to winning ways immediately in the wake of Saturday’s 6-0 defeat at Blackpool. |
Holloway: Scoreline Flattered Us Mon 27th Aug 2012 06:00 Blackpool manager Ian Holloway insisted that Saturday’s 6-0 scoreline was hugely flattering to his side and that the Blues played as well as anyone his top of the table team has faced so far this season. The Tangerines boss is confident that Town will do well during 2012/13. |
Jewell: A Rude Awakening Sat 25th Aug 2012 18:11 Blues boss Paul Jewell says his side’s 6-0 defeat at Blackpool was a rude awakening after their good start to the Championship season. The Town manager didn’t think anyone could have foreseen the eventual result during the first half. |
Blackpool 6-0 Town Sat 25th Aug 2012 17:26 Town’s positive start to the season came to an abrupt end as they were beaten 6-0 by Blackpool at Bloomfield Road. The home side went in front via an Aaron Cresswell own goal before Gary Taylor-Fletcher made it 2-0 just before the break. Thomas Ince claimed two goals shortly after the break — in addition to three assists — Craig Cathcart added a header and sub Nouha Dicko completed the rout in injury time. |
Sleepwarking in a Warky Slumberland Fri 24th Aug 2012 17:18 New League Cup sponsor Capital One has produced what it claims is “football’s first sleep therapy audio tape” to help Blues supporters get some shut-eye on their way back from Tuesday’s mammoth 620-mile round trek to Carlisle United. Featuring the dulcet tones of Town legend John Wark, the nodcast has been put together by sleep expert Nick Littlehales, who regularly works with top level professional clubs and individual athletes. |