Peterborough 7-1 Town Sat 20th Aug 2011 19:22 Town had two players sent off in the same match for the first time ever as Peterborough came from behind to thrash Paul Jewell’s men 7-1 at London Road. Lee Martin and sub Tommy Smith saw red either side of half-time after Keith Andrews had put the Blues in front only for Lee Tomlin (3), Paul Taylor (2) and Grant McCann (2) to see Posh to their biggest ever win at this level. |
Jewell Looking for Town to Bounce Back in Front of Cameras Fri 19th Aug 2011 16:27 Town boss Paul Jewell is looking for his side to bounce back to form when they visit Peterborough United for this season’s first live TV game on Saturday evening (Sky Sports Two 5pm, KO 5.20pm). Despite their poor home performances, the Blues’ only away trip so far this campaign yielded a 3-0 opening day win at Bristol City. |
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. |
U18s Win at Whitton Sat 06th Aug 2011 22:52 A Town U18 side beat Whitton United 4-3 in an entertaining match at the King George V Playing Field on Saturday afternoon. Jon Leddy (pictured) put Town ahead before goals from Chris Williams and Kevin Inglis gave the hosts the lead. Jack Simmons and Elliot Scotcher then restored Town’s advantage before Marcus Josiah equalised, prior to an unfortunate own goal from Robbie Knott giving the Blues’ youngsters the win. |
Town 1-2 Wolves Sat 30th Jul 2011 16:57 Lee Bowyer scored his first goal in a Town shirt but Paul Jewell’s men were beaten 2-1 by Wolves in their final pre-season friendly at Portman Road. After an impressive first period, Bowyer put the Blues ahead just before half-time, Stephen Hunt and then a later Sylvan Ebanks-Blake penalty winning it for the visitors after the break. |
Jewell Hoping History Repeats Itself Tue 25th Jan 2011 08:37 Paul Jewell is hoping to repeat his 2006 Carling Cup semi-final triumph over Arsenal with Wigan when Town take on the Gunners at the Emirates at the same stage of the competition this evening (BBC2 and BBC HD, 7.30pm). The Blues go into the game a goal up from the first leg, Tamás Priskin’s second half strike having seen them to a 1-0 victory at Portman Road a fortnight ago. |
McParland: Players Have to Believe They Can Upset Arsenal Wed 12th Jan 2011 10:57 Caretaker-manager Ian McParland says Town’s players have to believe that an upset is possible when Arsenal visit Portman Road for evening’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg (Sky Sports One, 7.30pm). The Scot is in charge of the Blues for the final time with new boss Paul Jewell watching from the stands before formally taking over on Thursday. |
Academy Duo in Wales Side Mon 16th Aug 2010 10:13 Academy duo Elliot Scotcher (pictured) and Jack Simmons have been named in the Wales U17 side taking on Estonia in Tallinn this afternoon. The match is the first of two friendlies against the same opposition with the second on Wednesday. |
Balkestein Set to Start Against Saints Tue 03rd Mar 2009 09:13 Dutchman Pim Balkestein looks set to return to the Town starting line-up this evening when the Blues take on Southampton at Portman Road (KO 7.45pm). Full-back Moritz Volz has joined Danny Haynes and Ben Thatcher on the sidelines, but Iván Campo is back in the squad. |
Magilton Sweating on Quartet Ahead of Southampton Tue 16th Sep 2008 11:05 Town boss Jim Magilton is sweating on four of the players who helped the Blues to a 2-0 victory over Reading at the weekend as he prepares his squad for Wednesday's trip to Southampton (KO 7.45pm). Gareth McAuley, Ben Thatcher, Alan Quinn and Jon Walters are all doubts. |