Town 0-2 West Ham Sat 01st Jan 2005 16:34 Town's 17-match home unbeaten run stretching back to April ended as West Ham went away from Portman Road with a 2-0 win. Keeper Kelvin Davis gifted the first in the opening minute, the second goal coming from Matthew Etherington in the final minute of normal time. |
Joe Considering Changes Thu 30th Dec 2004 21:18 Town manager Joe Royle says he is considering making changes for one of Town's remaining Christmas period games. The Blues face West Ham at home on Boxing Day (KO 1pm) and Plymouth away on Monday. |
Town 1-0 Stoke Tue 28th Dec 2004 15:42 Town cemented their position as league leaders at the turn of the year with a comfortable 1-0 win over Stoke City. The Blues deserved more than Shefki Kuqi's goal in the 34th minute, particularly from a very dominant first half display. |
Magilton to Return Mon 27th Dec 2004 16:16 Town manager Joe Royle is expected to recall skipper Jim Magilton for Tuesday's live Sky game at home to Stoke City (KO 12.15pm). The Northern Irishman was rested and left on the bench for the away defeat at Millwall on Boxing Day. |
Joe: We Deserved More Sun 26th Dec 2004 17:55 Town boss Joe Royle felt his side were unlucky to be defeated 3-1 at Millwall. The Blues' manager was also convinced his side should have had a first half penalty when Tommy Miller was fouled inside the box. |
Midfield Dilemma for Joe Fri 24th Dec 2004 11:39 Town boss Joe Royle has a selection dilemma ahead of the Boxing Day trip to Millwall (KO 1pm). Midfielder Kevin Horlock is back after a one-match ban, while new signing Darren Currie impressed in his absence. |
Two Changes for Town Mon 20th Dec 2004 17:00 Town manager Joe Royle is set to make two changes ahead of Tuesday night's top of the table home clash with Wigan. Kevin Horlock misses the game through suspension while Drissa Diallo has picked up a hamstring injury which will see him miss the entire holiday programme. With Town's squad small, Royle looks certain to bring Matt Richards into his side to replace Diallo, the England U21 coming in at left-back and Fabian Wilnis switching to the right. |
Joe Hopeful of Loan Deal Tue 14th Dec 2004 14:43 Town boss Joe Royle says he is hopeful that he will add a loan signing to his squad ahead of the Christmas period. Royle strengthened his squad last week when he signed midfielder Darren Currie in a £250,000 deal. |
Youths Win in Extra Time Tue 14th Dec 2004 10:32 Town's U18s beat Portsmouth 3-2 in extra time on Monday night to progress to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup. Goals from James Krause, Billy Clarke and Danny Haynes ensured an away tie at either Manchester United or Stoke City. |
Joe Impressed With Currie Sat 11th Dec 2004 19:35 Town manager Joe Royle was impressed with debutant Darren Currie after he scored once and set-up another after coming on as a sub. Currie himself was pleased to score for the second time this season against a club he supported as a boy. |