Royle Not Too Downcast Sun 01st Dec 2002 11:46 Town manager Joe Royle was not too downcast after his side lost 2-1 at Nottingham Forest feeling that his side were at times the better team. He also felt that Forest should have been down to 10 men much earlier than the closing minutes. |
Forest 2-1 Town Sat 30th Nov 2002 18:13 Inevitably goals from David Johnson led to Forest beating Town 2-1 at the City Ground in match played in torrential rain. One in each half from the former Town hitman saw his side ahead with Town's only reply a late own goal from Gareth Williams. |
Team News for Saturday Fri 29th Nov 2002 13:46 Town manager Joe Royle says Forest manager Paul Hart has done an outstanding job with his side given the club's financial circumstances. The Blues boss was full of praise for his side's opponents at the City Ground on Saturday. |
Wilko Backs Stewart Wed 27th Nov 2002 10:02 Sunderland manager Howard Wilkinson has told former Town striker Marcus Stewart that he is in his plans despite his lack of opportunities since Peter Reid's departure. Early last week TWTD reported that Town had had a loan bid for Stewart turned down, something confirmed by Joe Royle on Monday. |
Marcus on Way Back Mon 25th Nov 2002 13:08 Town striker Marcus Bent is well ahead of schedule after his recent groin operation. Bent is a couple of weeks away from getting back into training. |
Stewart Linked Again Mon 25th Nov 2002 10:16 Former striker Marcus Stewart is again being linked with a loan return to Portman Road. However, chairman David Sheepshanks says that no incoming moves are currently in the offing. |
Brown in Watford Talks Mon 25th Nov 2002 10:14 Wayne Brown, given a free transfer by Joe Royle last week, is set for talks with Watford. The central defender spent three months on loan with the Hornets last season. |
Rest for Matt and Hermann Sat 23rd Nov 2002 22:45 Town internationals Matt Holland and Hermann Hreidarsson have been given Monday and Wednesday off by manager Joe Royle. The pair were both involved in friendlies for their countries last week in addition to their Town commitments. |
Town 2-1 Coventry Sat 23rd Nov 2002 18:32 A late Pablo Couñago goal gave the Blues a valuable three points and Joe Royle his first home league win against Gary McAllister's Coventry City. Town at times rode their luck with goalkeeper Paul Gerrard making some particularly vital saves in the first half. |
Royle Search on Hold Mon 18th Nov 2002 12:37 Town manager Joe Royle appears to be less keen to bring in a new striker after Sunday's fine win at Watford. Royle had spent the previous week or so looking for a loan attacker. |