U15s Lose to Manchester United Fri 13th Apr 2012 21:27 Town’s U15s fell to a 3-2 defeat to Manchester United’s youngsters in their annual Portman Road showcase friendly on Friday evening. The young Blues were the better side before the break but both their goals — scored by Nick Ingram and Sean McKirdy - came in injury time of a second half in which the visitors had largely been on top. |
Jewell Unlikely to Make Immediate Return for Portsmouth Trio Fri 24th Feb 2012 10:03 Blues boss Paul Jewell says he’s not sure whether he’ll make a renewed move for his three January Portsmouth targets, Jason Pearce, Joel Ward and Stephen Henderson, but seems unlikely to do so in the short-term. Yesterday, Pompey’s financial situation forced them to loan Norwegian international winger Erik Huseklepp to Birmingham. |
Delighted Dad Chopra Targeting 20 for the Season Thu 16th Feb 2012 09:23 Striker Michael Chopra has revealed that he’s targeting 20 goals in his first season with the Blues and dedicated Tuesday’s winner at Portsmouth to his son Sebastian, who celebrated his fourth birthday yesterday. The goal at Fratton Park took the 28-year-old’s total to 11, despite a year which has seen him spend time in rehab dealing with his gambling problems and spells out of the side. |
Jewell: Unique Set of Circumstances at Pompey Thu 02nd Feb 2012 20:05 Boss Paul Jewell says Town were up against a unique set of circumstances when they were trying to land their trio of Portsmouth targets, Jason Pearce, Joel Ward (pictured) and Stephen Henderson. While Pompey turned down the Blues’ bid for Pearce, Town’s moves for Ward and Henderson broke down over personal terms with Town unwilling to agree to their "excessive" wage demands. |
Portsmouth Turn Down Three Pearce Bids Tue 31st Jan 2012 16:22 Portsmouth have turned down deadline day offers for Jason Pearce from three different Championship clubs, including from Town, according to reports on the south coast. The Blues are trying to land the central defender and team-mates Joel Ward and Stephen Henderson before the window closes at 11pm this evening. |
Pearce Misses Portsmouth Training Tue 31st Jan 2012 11:35 Town target Jason Pearce is one of four Portsmouth players reported to be missing from Pompey training this morning. |
Jewell: Pearce Comments Show His Character Tue 31st Jan 2012 08:13 Town manager Paul Jewell says target Jason Pearce’s weekend comments regarding his proposed move from Portsmouth illustrate the Pompey central defender’s character. The Blues boss is hoping to sign Pearce and team-mates Joel Ward and Stephen Henderson before today’s 11pm deadline. |
Portsmouth Players Not Paid Mon 30th Jan 2012 17:44 Portsmouth’s players have been told they will not be paid their monthly wages, according to reports this afternoon. The situation could have a bearing on whether the Blues are successful in landing some or all of their three Pompey targets — keeper Stephen Henderson, central defender Jason Pearce (pictured) and defender or midfielder Joel Ward. |
Appleton Not Told Identity of Third Man Fri 27th Jan 2012 11:16 Portsmouth manager Michael Appleton admits that he hasn’t officially been told the identity of the third Pompey player the Blues are targeting. As reported last night, we understand goalkeeper Stephen Henderson is the third man on boss Paul Jewell’s wish list along with Jason Pearce and Joel Ward. |
Town Move for Five - Three From Pompey Thu 26th Jan 2012 07:22 Town boss Paul Jewell has revealed that the Blues have lodged bids for five players, three understood to be from Portsmouth. The pursuit of Pompey pair Jason Pearce (pictured) and Joel Ward continues, with a third player also now targeted. |