Ward Completing Palace Move Mon 28th May 2012 11:02 TWTD sources have learnt that Blues target Joel Ward is currently in the process of completing his move to Crystal Palace. The 22-year-old had been chased by Town since January with Leeds, Blackpool, Burnley and Sheffield Wednesday also showing interest to various degrees since the end of the season. |
Ward Set to Join Palace On Monday Fri 25th May 2012 18:26 Town target Joel Ward will sign a four-year deal with Crystal Palace on Monday, according to reports. The 22-year-old Portsmouth defender or midfielder was understood to be weighing up a move to the Eagles or one of other interested parties but now appears to finally have made his choice. |
Lewis Joins Cardiff Fri 25th May 2012 17:41 Former Peterborough keeper Joe Lewis has signed a contract with Cardiff City. The 24-year-old was a free agent having been released by Posh and as we reported earlier in the month had been sounded out by the Blues as well as the Bluebirds as Paul Jewell looks to bring in a new number one ahead of the start of the 2012/13 campaign. |
Life's a European Pitch Sat 19th May 2012 09:13 With the Champions League final between Chelsea and Bayern Munich taking place on Saturday evening, BBC Radio Suffolk’s Life’s a Pitch takes a look back at Town’s days in Europe (Saturday, midday to 2pm). Joining regulars Mark Murphy, Kevin Beattie and TWTD’s Phil Ham will be David Houseley, co-author of On a European Journey: With Ipswich Town in Europe 1962-2002, former Dribble! editor, Supporters Trust committee member and local councillor Alasdair Ross, Sky Sports main man Jeff Stelling and probably one or two other guests. |
Town and Cardiff Sound Out Ex-Posh Keeper Sun 13th May 2012 22:11 TWTD understands that Town and Cardiff City have both spoken to ex-Peterborough keeper Joe Lewis since his release by the London Road club. The Bluebirds have so far shown the more serious interest in the former England U21 international, who began his career at Norwich City. |
Leeds Reported to Be Winning Chase for Ward Wed 09th May 2012 23:16 Leeds United are reported to be close to beating the Blues to the signature of Portsmouth’s Joel Ward. Town have been targeting the 22-year-old since January when a fee was agreed for Ward and keeper Stephen Henderson on the final day of the transfer window but the moves broke down over personal 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. |
Five or Six Sides Chasing Portsmouth's Ward Sat 05th May 2012 09:37 Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton says there may be five or six sides in the chase for Blues target Joel Ward, who he expects to be the next player to leave Fratton Park. Town have been chasing Ward since the summer with chief executive Simon Clegg telling TWTD that there “are ongoing discussions” earlier in the week. |
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. |
It Was 50 Years Ago Today Sat 28th Apr 2012 14:43 With it being the 50th anniversary of the Blues' 1961/62 League Championship win, TWTD thought we'd re-run our 2002 interview with John Elsworthy, who played at half-back in that great side. |