Magilton Still a Concern Thu 20th Jan 2005 16:20 Town skipper Jim Magilton remains a doubt ahead of Saturday's trip to Reading. The Northern Irishman is still suffering with a tight hamstring and could be replaced by the returning Ian Westlake. |
Town Made Camara Bid Thu 20th Jan 2005 10:00 The Blues failed in a bid for Burnley left-back Mo Camara towards the end of last year. The Guinean international was targeted by Joe Royle prior to taking Arsenal's Danny Karbassiyoon on loan. |
Joe: Give Heath the Job Sat 15th Jan 2005 19:25 Boss Joe Royle urged the Coventry board to give caretaker-manager Adrian Heath the job full-time after the Sky Blues pushed Town all the way. In the end a Shefki Kuqi goal, bizarrely assisted by a Kelvin Davis through ball, gave the Blues a 3-2 win. |
Town 3-2 Coventry Sat 15th Jan 2005 19:10 Shefki Kuqi turned from villain to hero as he notched the goal that gave Town a 3-2 home win over Coventry. Kuqi's handball had given the visitors a penalty which Gary McSheffrey converted, Darren Bent's two goals either side of the break having put the Blues in front after Stern John's opener. |
Karb Loan Extension? Fri 14th Jan 2005 14:35 Town are aiming to keep loan full-back Danny Karbassiyoon beyond the one month of his current spell. Boss Joe Royle is hopeful that Arsenal will allow the American a longer stay at Portman Road. |
Town to Make Two Changes Fri 14th Jan 2005 14:01 Town will make two changes for the visit of troubled Championship strugglers Coventry City. Central defender Richard Naylor is back after his groin injury but midfielder Ian Westlake is unavailable due to suspension. |
No Games for Trialist Tue 11th Jan 2005 10:32 FIFA have told the Blues that Paraguayan Ãngel MartÃnez will not be allowed to play in reserve games while he is on trial at Portman Road. Town had planned to take a look at the 21-year-old central defender in match action during Wednesday's second string game at Watford (KO 7pm). |
Town 1-3 Bolton Sat 08th Jan 2005 19:01 Town's 2004/05 FA Cup campaign came to an early end as Bolton left Portman Road with a 3-1 win. The result rather flattered the visitors, the game having been a closer affair, but their superior second half finishing won the tie. |
Naylor a Fitness Concern Fri 07th Jan 2005 11:29 Central defender Richard Naylor has emerged as an injury worry ahead of Saturday's third round FA Cup tie with Bolton Wanderers. Naylor, who has become the linchpin of Town's defence this season, has a slight groin injury. |
Scowy Linked Again Thu 06th Jan 2005 10:16 Town are again being linked with a move for former striker James Scowcroft. Boss Joe Royle made an enquiries about the Leicester frontman in the summer and earlier in the season, and has long been a fan of the West Suffolk man. |