Martin and Colback Doubts for Preston Clash Fri 28th Aug 2009 13:16 Midfield pair Lee Martin and Jack Colback are doubts ahead of Saturday’s home game against Preston North End due to groin injuries sustained at Peterborough. The Blues will again be without Jaime Peters, but Pablo Couñago is likely to make his first Championship start of the season. |
Peterborough 2-1 Town Wed 26th Aug 2009 00:03 Town’s poor start to the season continued as the Blues exited the Carling Cup at Peterborough United. Tamás Priskin put Town in front, then missed a penalty but goals from Lee Freckington and George Boyd won the tie for the home side. |
Couñago Set for Return at Peterborough Tue 25th Aug 2009 08:08 Striker Pablo Couñago could make his first appearance of the season when the Blues take on Peterborough at London Road in the Carling Cup second round this evening (KO 7.45pm). The Spanish frontman has been out of action since the first day of pre-season training when he injured his groin. |
Keane: Big Challenge Ahead Sat 22nd Aug 2009 21:25 Boss Roy Keane conceded that he has a big challenge ahead if the Blues are to compete with the likes of West Brom at the right end of the Championship table this season. The Town manager hinted that the final week of the transfer window could be a busy time at Portman Road. |
West Brom 2-0 Town Sat 22nd Aug 2009 19:43 Town’s dismal start to the season continued as goals from Youssouf Mulumbu and Robert Koren saw West Brom to a comfortable win at the Hawthorns. Richard Wright saved a Luke Moore penalty and made a successive of excellent saves, preventing the home side from winning by a greater margin. |
Smith On Target as Reserves Defeat Peterborough Wed 19th Aug 2009 16:49 Tommy Smith netted the only goal as Town’s reserves defeated Peterborough 1-0 at Portman Road. The central defender rose to nod home an Ed Upson corner in the 53rd minute. |
Reserves Face Posh at Portman Road Wed 19th Aug 2009 11:28 Town have switched today’s reserve game against Peterborough United to Portman Road, the match having previously been set for Playford Road (KO 2pm). Spanish striker Pablo Couñago is in action for the first time this season after recovering from a groin injury. |
Shrewsbury 3-3 Town AET (2-4 on Pens) Tue 11th Aug 2009 23:56 Town won only their second ever penalty shoot-out and their first in 18 years as they eventually defeated Shrewsbury at the Prostar Stadium. The game had ended 3-3 with Connor Wickham (2) and Alan Quinn scoring for the Blues, but Town ran out 4-2 winners from the spot. |
Hyam and Murray Named in Young Squad for Shrewsbury Trip Mon 10th Aug 2009 18:06 Town boss Roy Keane has named a very young provisional squad for Tuesday evening’s Carling Cup first round tie at Shrewsbury (KO 7.45pm). Academy duo Luke Hyam (pictured) and Ronan Murray are perhaps the most surprising names included, alongside the likes of Reggie Lambe, Jack Ainsley, Troy Brown, Ian McLoughlin and Shane O’Connor. |
Dundee United's Gomis Linked Again Sun 09th Aug 2009 10:02 Scottish reports are again linking the Blues with Dundee United midfielder Morgaro Gomis. The Senegalese international was first mentioned in connection with Town back in May when Roy Keane was spotted watching the Terrors taking on Celtic at Parkhead. |