Kisnorbo Makes Debut in Much-Changed Side at Villa Sat 05th Jan 2013 14:15 Town boss Mick McCarthy has named the expected much-changed side for today’s FA Cup third round tie at Aston Villa. Centre-half Patrick Kisnorbo is the only one of the three new signings to start. |
Town 2-2 Huddersfield Sat 01st Sep 2012 17:16 Luke Chambers scored his first Town goal, Michael Chopra netted his second of the season and Scott Loach saved a penalty as the Blues drew 2-2 at home to Huddersfield. The Terriers were in front at the break via Adam Clayton before Town equalised and then went in front. On-loan Canary James Vaughan equalised for the visitors then saw his spotkick stopped by Loach. |
Elokobi Linked Thu 30th Aug 2012 15:50 Town are reported to be interested in a loan move for Wolves left-back George Elokobi. The 5ft 9in tall Cameroonian was previously with Colchester United. |
Cressy May Have Been Affected By Speculation Thu 30th Aug 2012 06:00 Town boss Paul Jewell believes left-back Aaron Cresswell may have been affected by the speculation that Aston Villa could make a move for him during this transfer window. The Premier League side, who yesterday completed the signing of Middlesbrough left-back Joe Bennett, made an enquiry regarding the 22-year-old former Tranmere man at the end of July. |
Blackpool Defender Linked Wed 29th Aug 2012 17:32 Town are reported to be interested in Blackpool left-back Bob Harris. The 25-year-old joined the Tangerines on a free transfer from Queen of the South in his native Scotland last summer but has made only nine starts and one sub appearance for the Seasiders, none so far this season. |
Peterborough Joint Bid Accepted Wed 29th Aug 2012 06:00 Town boss Paul Jewell has revealed that Peterborough United have accepted a joint bid for midfielder George Boyd (above) and striker Paul Taylor (below). The Blues manager, who also confirmed that Town are in talks with Celtic regarding former loanee Daryl Murphy, is set to meet with the Posh pair this afternoon to talks terms. |
Clegg: Academy is a Jewell Priority Tue 08th May 2012 17:03 Chief executive Simon Clegg insists that the Blues' Academy is amongst manager Paul Jewell’s priorities. The Town boss has been criticised for allowing a number of youngsters to leave the club over the last year and for not giving younger players such as Luke Hyam regular first team opportunities. |
Doncaster 2-3 Town Sat 28th Apr 2012 14:46 First-half goals from Tommy Smith and Ryan Stevenson and a penalty after the break from Jason Scotland saw the Blues to a 3-2 final day of the season win at Doncaster. Smith headed in the opener, then Stevenson hammered in a second, prior to Fabien Robert pulling one back for the home side. In an understated second period, Scotland netted from the spot, then in injury time Habib Beye completed the scoring. |
Smith at Left-Back at Doncaster Sat 28th Apr 2012 11:44 Tommy Smith is set to start at left-back in place of the injured Aaron Cresswell as Town end their campaign at Doncaster. Ibrahima Sonko, who leaves the club after today’s match, will partner Damien Delaney at the centre of the defence. |
Bennett Turns Down Deal Fri 13th Apr 2012 06:00 Academy right-back Callum Bennett has turned down Town’s offer of a one-year contract, Blues boss Paul Jewell has revealed. Bennett, 19, was one of only two current second-year scholars to be offered professional terms, left-back Joe Whight having agreed a two-year deal last summer. |