Fuller Leaves Mon 20th Mar 2006 23:31 Ricardo Fuller's loan has ended with the Jamaican frontman suspended for Saturday's match against Hull, the final game of his month at Portman Road, and the board unwilling to extend his stay any further. Fuller's red card at Crystal Palace means he is suspended for two matches. |
No Fuller Appeal Mon 20th Mar 2006 15:39 Town have been told they have no right of appeal regarding Ricardo Fuller's red card at Crystal Palace. The Jamaican will now miss two games which is likely to signal the end of his short but eventful loan spell with the Blues. |
Joe: Reffing Useless Sat 18th Mar 2006 22:05 Boss Joe Royle spent another post-match press conference bemoaning a harsh sending off after Ricardo Fuller received the Blues' sixth red card of the season. It has emerged that the linesman felt the Jamaican had gestured towards him rather than the crowd, leading to the dismissal. |
Crystal Palace 2-2 Town Sat 18th Mar 2006 21:48 Ricardo Fuller was controversially sent off, apparently for gestures made towards the crowd, as the Blues drew 2-2 at Crystal Palace. The Jamaican was given his marching orders on 76, 10 minutes after netting Town's second equaliser of the game, the first having been a Tom Soares own goal. |
Joe Exasperated Wed 15th Mar 2006 03:29 Boss Joe Royle was left exasperated at referee Eddie Ilderton's performance as the Blues lost 3-1 at Preston. The Town manager says the official has agreed to have another look at the incident which led to Richard Naylor's tenth minute red card. |
Preston 3-1 Town Wed 15th Mar 2006 03:11 Town's play-off hopes appear to be over after losing 3-1 at Preston. The Blues were controversially reduced to 10 men early on when Richard Naylor was sent off but then went ahead via Jason De Vos. However, as Town legs tired in heavy conditions, David Nugent (2) and Patrick Agyemang won the points. |
Fuller Starts Against PNE Mon 13th Mar 2006 14:12 Ricardo Fuller will make his second start for the Blues when they face his former club Preston at Deepdale in Tuesday's crucial play-off six-pointer. The Jamaican could play alongside Alan Lee for the first time, although the Irishman is not yet a confirmed starter. |
Joe: We Overplayed Sat 11th Mar 2006 19:11 Boss Joe Royle felt his side overplayed in their own half of the field having started well against Millwall in freezing conditions at Portman Road. The Blues began the match strongly, Owen Garvan putting them ahead on six, but allowed the Lions to get themselves back into the game. |
Lee Town's Only Doubt Thu 09th Mar 2006 14:42 Striker Alan Lee is Town's only injury doubt ahead of Saturday's home game with Millwall. A final decision on the Irishman's fitness could be made as late as Saturday. |
Joe: Three Crucial Games Wed 08th Mar 2006 10:22 Boss Joe Royle says Town's play-off aspirations will become clearer after their next three matches. The Blues take on Millwall at home on Saturday and then travel to face play-off rivals Preston on the Tuesday and Crystal Palace the following weekend. |