New Boys Set to Face Hammers Fri 30th Jul 2010 15:43 New signings Mark Kennedy and Conor Hourihane are expected to make their Portman Road bows on Saturday afternoon when the Blues take on Premier League West Ham (KO 3pm). |
Colback to Move to Midfield for Cardiff Clash Tue 09th Mar 2010 05:00 Town manager Roy Keane looks set to switch Jack Colback to central midfield when the Blues face Cardiff at Portman Road this evening. The loanee from Sunderland is the man most likely to replace Grant Leadbitter, who is suspended for two games having amassed 10 bookings. |
Murphy and O'Connor in Line for League Bows at Sheffield Wednesday? Fri 19th Feb 2010 13:34 Goalkeeper Brian Murphy and left-back Shane O’Connor could be in line for Town league debuts as the Blues travel to Sheffield Wednesday looking to climb out of the bottom three. Murphy could take over from Arran Lee-Barrett, who was at fault for two of the goals at Peterborough in the week, while O’Connor has impressed in the reserves recently in the problem left-back position. |
Delaney and Wright Doubts For Blackpool Cup Clash Sat 02nd Jan 2010 04:00 Town have doubts over defenders Damien Delaney and David Wright ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup third round tie at Blackpool. Delaney injured an ankle in the game against QPR, while Wright required stitches to a cut foot at Crystal Palace on Boxing Day. The Blues are already without the suspended Jon Stead. |
Keane Faces Selection Dilemmas for Sheffield Wednesday Clash Fri 20th Nov 2009 12:33 Town boss Roy Keane has dilemmas both up front and at the back ahead of Saturday’s live Sky game at home to Sheffield Wednesday (KO 5.20pm). Central defenders Gareth McAuley and Tommy Smith are back in contention after injury. |
Martin Misses Penalty as Reserves Lose at Watford Mon 02nd Nov 2009 21:15 Lee Martin missed a second half penalty as Town’s reserves lost 1-0 against Watford at Boreham Wood on Monday evening. Lewis Young, brother of England midfielder Ashley, netted the game’s only goal in the 25th minute. |
Keane Yet to Make Keeper Choice for Swansea Clash Fri 16th Oct 2009 12:05 Roy Keane says he will decide later today whether to give new loan keeper Asmir Begovic his debut against Swansea on Saturday or whether to stick with Richard Wright. Portsmouth keeper Begovic joined the Blues on a three-month loan yesterday in the wake of Wright making a number of errors. |
McAuley Could Return at Sheffield United Tue 29th Sep 2009 08:45 Central defender Gareth McAuley could return to the Town line-up when the Blues travel to Sheffield United tonight still looking for their first league victory of the season. Town are definitely without skipper Alex Bruce, who injured his groin during Saturday’s defeat to Newcastle United. |
McAuley Set to Miss Newcastle Clash Fri 25th Sep 2009 12:18 Town are again likely to be without central defender Gareth McAuley for Saturday’s live BBC game against Newcastle United, which will see the North Stand renamed in honour of Sir Bobby Robson (BBC2 from 5.05pm, KO 5.30pm). The Northern Irishman is back from his one-match ban but has a calf injury. |
Town 1-1 Preston North End Sat 29th Aug 2009 18:39 Town were foiled in their attempt to grab all three points as 10-man Preston succeeded in securing a 1-1 draw. The visitors went ahead through Ross Wallace but had Callum Davidson sent off for handball just before the break, Jon Walters having his resultant penalty saved but following up to net the rebound. |