Priskin Trapped in Hungary Fri 18th Nov 2011 08:05 Striker Tamás Priskin found himself trapped back in Hungary on Wednesday night with sub-zero temperatures grounding outward flights. The 25-year-old had been due back at Portman Road yesterday ahead of Saturday’s visit to Nottingham Forest. |
Jewell Looking to Add to Defensive Options Thu 17th Nov 2011 12:42 Blues boss Paul Jewell says he wants to add another central defender to his squad due to the number of injuries his centre-halves have suffered this season. Ibrahima Sonko is currently sidelined with a hamstring tear, while Damien Delaney recently underwent surgery on a stress fracture to his foot and Ãvar Ingimarsson missed much of August and September with a thigh problem. |
Town Target Leyton Orient Winger Tue 15th Nov 2011 00:22 Town are understood to be ready to make a move for Leyton Orient’s 19-year-old winger or striker George Porter. The Blues are believed to be keen to take the pacy wideman on an initial loan with a view to a permanent deal which after milestone clauses could be worth as much as £500,000. |
Town Players in Weekend International Action Fri 11th Nov 2011 10:09 While Keith Andrews will be looking to put the Republic of Ireland on their way to Euro 2012 qualification when they take on Estonia in the first leg of their play-off in Tallinn this evening, a number of other Town players will also be in international action over the weekend. |
Jewell Undecided on System Switch Thu 10th Nov 2011 14:39 Blues boss Paul Jewell says he is yet to decide whether to scrap Town’s diamond midfield when Town take on Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in a week’s time. The system, which saw his side to a run of results which took them into the play-off places, has come under scrutiny more recently after three successive defeats. |
Clegg: Effects of EPPP Not Yet Clear Wed 09th Nov 2011 13:06 Town chief executive Simon Clegg says it’s difficult to know what the full effects of the recently ratified Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) will be but believes the development could see smaller clubs lose young players to bigger sides. The Blues were amongst 22 Football League clubs - eight from the Championship - to vote against the Premier League proposals for an overhaul of the academy system, including a new compensation tribunal system, at a meeting at Walsall's Bescot Stadium late last month. |
Jewell Expects Target Sharp to Leave Doncaster Wed 09th Nov 2011 10:53 Town boss Paul Jewell says he expects Doncaster striker Billy Sharp to leave the South Yorkshire club in January due to a clause in his contract at the Keepmoat Stadium. The Blues manager had a £2.3 million offer for the ex-Sheffield United man turned down in the summer and confirmed recent reports claiming he’s still keen to bring the 25-year-old to Portman Road. |
Town Secure Compton's Medal Tue 08th Nov 2011 14:42 Town paid £4,500 to secure former full-back John Compton’s 1961/62 Football League championship winners’ medal at an auction at Sotherby’s this morning. TWTD alerted the club to the medal’s availability last month with chief executive Simon Clegg keen to add it to the Blues' collection of memorabilia. |
Jewell: Long Fortnight on Training Ground Tue 08th Nov 2011 09:41 Boss Paul Jewell says it will be a long fortnight on the training ground in the wake of the Blues’ 3-2 defeat to Doncaster on Saturday. Town are next in action against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday 19th November. |
Jewell: I Could Have Subbed Any of Midfield Mon 07th Nov 2011 09:01 Town boss Paul Jewell admitted that he could have taken off any of his midfielders when he replaced Colin Healy after 28 minutes of Saturday’s defeat to Doncaster with the Blues already 2-0 down. Healy, 31, was making his first league start of the season having impressed in the reserves last Tuesday. |