De Vos Likely to Miss Out Thu 04th Nov 2004 18:12 Central defender Jason De Vos remains a big doubt ahead of Saturday's trip to Burnley due to the blood clot on his leg picked up in the Sheffield United match. Boss Joe Royle is considering whether to recall keeper Kelvin Davis or stick with Lewis Price. |
Kuqi Going Nowhere Wed 03rd Nov 2004 15:41 Boss Joe Royle says that on-form Finnish striker Shefki Kuqi is going nowhere, despite making him available on a free transfer during the summer. South Korean club Daewoo Royals and German side Hansa Rostock both came in for the frontman but the former Sheffield Wednesday player decided to remain at Portman Road. |
Royle Not Ruling Pair Out Mon 01st Nov 2004 17:26 Town boss Joe Royle is not ruling either of the weekend's injury victims out of Tuesday's home game with Sheffield United. Fabian Wilnis strained a hamstring and Tommy Miller hurt a calf in the 3-0 victory over Preston North End. |
Joe: Super Stuff! Sat 30th Oct 2004 19:09 Town boss Joe Royle felt his side played very well as they easily defeated Preston North End 3-0 at Portman Road. His opposite number Billy Davies claimed that Shefki Kuqi had handled the ball in the run-up to the Blues' first goal. |
Town 3-0 Preston Sat 30th Oct 2004 18:49 Town continued their unbeaten home run and moved up to second in the table with a comfortable 3-0 win at home to Preston North End. The Blues should probably have scored more but had to be content with first half efforts from Shefki Kuqi and Tommy Miller, with Darren Bent adding the third. |
Joe: Too Much Dissing Fri 29th Oct 2004 10:36 Town boss Joe Royle has spoken out at the recent criticism of his defence. Royle's backline has been widely slammed after conceding two late goals at Watford last Saturday. |
Magilton Still a Doubt Thu 28th Oct 2004 20:52 Skipper Jim Magilton is Town's only injury worry as the Blues prepare for the visit of Preston North End on Saturday. Goalkeeper Kelvin Davis remains on the sidelines but is hoping to be back in contention next week. |
Joe: We Switched Off Sat 23rd Oct 2004 20:37 Town manager Joe Royle felt his side switched off after going into a 2-0 lead at Watford and allowed the Hornets to claim what was an undeserved point. Watford boss Ray Lewington conceded that his team had been fortunate to gain a draw. |
Watford 2-2 Town Sat 23rd Oct 2004 18:05 Town allowed a two-goal lead to slip from their grasp as Watford netted twice late in the second half to earn a 2-2 draw at Vicarage Road. The Blues had gone ahead through Ian Westlake and then Darren Bent, but with the match looking won, Heidar Helguson and sub Hameur Bouazza hit back. |
Joe: Ref Was Wrong Wed 20th Oct 2004 02:11 Town boss Joe Royle was left bemused by referee Tony Leake's decision to disallow Shefki Kuqi's perfectly good goal just prior to Matt Heath netting an own goal equaliser at the Walkers Stadium. Leake appeared the only person in the ground to see a foul on keeper Kevin Pressman when the veteran dropped Dean Bowditch's header at Kuqi's feet. |