Town to Replace Baxter Thu 18th Aug 2011 16:09 Town chief executive Simon Clegg has confirmed that the club will be replacing communications director Terry Baxter, who left the role at the beginning of the month. Baxter is set to present BBC Radio Suffolk’s breakfast show but will continue as the ITFC Charitable Trust’s chief executive. |
Bullard's Hull Contract Terminated Thu 18th Aug 2011 12:58 Hull City have announced the termination of former Town loanee Jimmy Bullard’s contract in the wake of his suspension for an alleged indiscretion which took place during the Tigers’ pre-season trip to Slovenia. The 32-year-old, the Blues’ Player of the Year during a hugely successful loan spell last season, has not played for the club he joined from Fulham for £5 million in 2009 this season. |
Jewell Weighing Up Formation Change for Saints Clash Tue 16th Aug 2011 12:08 Town boss Paul Jewell is considering a change of formation for newly-promoted Southampton’s visit to Portman Road this evening (KO 7.45pm). The Blues manager is weighing up whether to move to his preferred 4-4-2 from the 4-5-1 he has utilised in both Town’s league games so far this season. |
Jewell: Disappointed But Not Too Downcast Sat 13th Aug 2011 18:02 Blues boss Paul Jewell was disappointed with Town’s 1-0 home defeat to Hull City but just as he wasn’t getting carried away after last week’s 3-0 win at Bristol City, he wasn’t too downcast. |
Supporters' Club: Grow Up or Stay Away Fri 12th Aug 2011 15:25 In response to complaints after a number of incidents involving a small group of fans during Town’s pre-season games, the Supporters’ Club, via chair Elizabeth Edwards’s column in tomorrow’s programme, are calling on those involved to “grow up or stay away”. |
Jewell Looking to Get Back to Winning Ways Against Hull Fri 12th Aug 2011 12:46 Town boss Paul Jewell is determined to get back to winning ways after last week’s impressive 3-0 victory at Bristol City was followed by a disappointing midweek Carling Cup exit to Northampton. The Blues manager has injury problems at centre-half with Ãvar ingimarsson ruled out with a thigh injury and Damien Delaney having returned to training yesterday after turning his ankle at Ashton Gate. |
Ferdinand Turns Down Town Fri 12th Aug 2011 08:22 Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand is reported to have turned down the chance to join the Blues. Black Cats boss Steve Bruce is understood to have been willing to allow the former West Ham man to move on but the player is keen to fight for his place at the Stadium of Light. |
Andrews Deal Done Fri 12th Aug 2011 07:43 Town have announced that the deal to land Blackburn’s Keith Andrews on loan has finally been completed. The 30-year-old joins until January with Rovers manager Steve Kean saying the move is with a view to a permanent switch. |
Sonko Reveals Possible Town Move Thu 11th Aug 2011 23:04 Former Reading and Stoke central defender Ibrahima Sonko has hinted that he’s on the way to join the Blues. The 30-year-old has been on trial back with the Royals for the last few weeks but has not been offered a contract. |
Fab Back in Town Thu 11th Aug 2011 15:33 Former Blue Fabian Wilnis will be back in Suffolk this weekend to watch his old side take on Hull City and his new club face Ipswich Wanderers in a friendly. Wilnis, who moved back to his native Holland after retiring from professional football in 2009 after a year with Grays Athletic, is now the assistant manager of Dutch Hoofdklasse B side vv Heerjansdam. |