U18s Draw With Pompey Sat 07th Jan 2012 23:37 Town’s U18s conceded a last-minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with bottom-of-the-table Portsmouth at a windswept Playford Road on Saturday morning. Goals from Lewis Acott (pictured) and Jack Marriott weren’t enough for Town’s youngsters, who were coached by Gerard Nash with Russell Osman understood to be watching Friday’s FA Youth Cup opponents Burnley in action at Accrington Stanley. |
Stockdale Named in England Squad Sun 06th Nov 2011 21:05 Keeper David Stockdale has been named in the England squad for next week’s friendlies against Spain and Sweden. The on-loan Fulham man is yet to win a full cap but is a regular in Fabio Capello’s squads. |
U18s Lose to Palace Sat 01st Oct 2011 20:47 Town’s U18s’ four-game unbeaten run came to an end on Saturday morning with a 5-2 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace at a scorching Playford Road. Goals from Caolan Lavery and Jack Marriott couldn’t prevent Russell Osman’s youngsters from falling to a heavy loss against the Londoners. |
Bullard to Make First Start After Return As Collins Set for Debut Fri 09th Sep 2011 17:09 Jimmy Bullard could make his first start after his recent return to the Blues when Town take on Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday. The midfielder has been working on his fitness during the two-week international break, having come on as a sub against Leeds, and could be considered ready to go into the starting XI, along with new loan signing Danny Collins. |
Stockdale in England Squad for Qualifiers Sun 28th Aug 2011 21:00 Town loan keeper David Stockdale has been named in the England squad for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Bulgaria in Sofia on Friday and with Wales at Wembley the following Tuesday. Stockdale, who is with the Blues from Fulham for the season, is yet to win a cap with this his fourth senior call-up. |
Edwards Called Up for World Cup Qualifiers Sat 27th Aug 2011 09:16 Carlos Edwards has been named in the Trinidad and Tobago squad for their World Cup qualifiers with Bermuda and Barbados early next month. The 32-year-old has previously won 78 caps, scoring four goals. |
Stockdale in England Squad Sat 06th Aug 2011 22:25 Town’s loanee keeper David Stockdale has been named in the England squad for Wednesday’s friendly with Holland at Wembley. The 25-year-old has previously been called up twice but is yet to make his full international debut. |
U18s Defeat Colchester Wed 03rd Aug 2011 13:51 Town’s U18s comfortably beat Colchester United 4-1 at Playford Road on Wednesday morning. A brace from Carel Tiofack plus one each from Jidé Maduako (pictured) and Jon Leddy put the young Blues in a commanding position before a late strike from Gus Mufuta reduced the deficit. |
Southend United 1-1 Town Fri 22nd Jul 2011 21:35 Town were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw at League Two Southend on Friday evening despite a brilliant first half goal by Lee Martin. Paul Jewell’s men were the better side in the first half but faded badly in a second period in which Neil Harris netted an equaliser for the home side. |
Haverhill Rovers 1-2 Town XI Wed 13th Jul 2011 21:17 A very young and inexperienced Town reserve side beat Haverhill Rovers 2-1 at the New Croft on Wednesday evening. With U18s coach Russell Osman in charge following Chris Kiwomya’s departure at the end of last season, two first half goals from Caolan Lavery put Town in charge before Joe Harvey pulled one back for the hosts just prior to the break. |