Derby 1-4 Town Sun 04th May 2003 17:09 Town skipper Matt Holland scored with what could be his last touch for the Blues to complete a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Derby at Pride Park. The season looked to be coming to a disappointing end when a deflected Rob Lee cross put Derby ahead but goals from Couñago, Darren Bent, Magilton and late on Holland gave the three points to the Blues. |
Town 1-5 Wimbledon Sat 26th Apr 2003 18:58 Town's last home game of the season ended with a dismal second half collapse and a 5-1 Wimbledon win. The Blues were one-down at half-time and, with a number of players looking either jaded or disinterested, a five minute spell late in the second period saw Wimbledon, already 2-1 up, rack up three more goals. |
No Clear-Out - Joe Thu 24th Apr 2003 10:56 Town boss Joe Royle has told fans not to expect a mass exodus from Portman Road this summer. With the club still needing to reduce the wage bill, there were fears amongst supporters that a number of players would leave in the close season if the Blues remain in Division One. |
Naylor Misses Out Thu 17th Apr 2003 14:15 Town will be without Richard Naylor when they face promoted Portsmouth on Friday evening at Portman Road (KO 5.15pm). Naylor was substituted at half-time during the Blues' 4-2 away win at Coventry City last Saturday and has not recovered sufficiently to take his place in the Town defence. |
Pair Set to Be OK Thu 10th Apr 2003 16:08 Both Town's injury concerns, Thomas Gaardsøe and Jim Magilton, are still in the running for Saturday's trip to Highfield Road. The pair have been suffering with groin injuries but have improved as the week has progressed. |
Makin Out of Owls Trip Fri 14th Mar 2003 11:50 Defender Chris Makin is not in Joe Royle's squad for Saturday's game at Sheffield Wednesday. With a number of other players with knocks the Town boss has named a party of 18 for the trip to South Yorkshire. |
Injury Worries for Joe Thu 13th Mar 2003 14:22 Joe Royle will have to wait on the fitness of a number of his players before naming the side which faces Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Saturday. A number of players missed Thursday training, although it is hoped several may be OK by the weekend. |
Pair Set to Miss Out Fri 28th Feb 2003 15:48 Town boss Joe Royle will be without both John McGreal and Marcus Bent when the Blues travel to Carrow Road to take on Norwich City in the East Anglian derby on Sunday. Recalled to the Blues starting line-up is keeper Andy Marshall who will face his old side for the second time this season. |
Town 2-4 Wolves Wed 19th Feb 2003 23:24 Town can blame woeful defending and poor first half finishing after losing 4-2 at home to Wolves. Marcus Bent put Town ahead early on before Kenny Miller equalised. Matt Holland scored from a freekick but second half goals from Miller again, Lee Naylor and George Ndah took the points. |
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. |