Other Clubs Chased Shefki Fri 28th Nov 2003 12:07 Blues' boss Joe Royle has revealed that Norwich City were one of a number of clubs targeting striker Shefki Kuqi after he impressed in his loan spell at Portman Road. The Finnish international agreed to sign for Town last night with the paperwork set to go through today. |
Turner Confirms Kuqi Free Thu 27th Nov 2003 09:23 Sheffield Wednesday boss Chris Turner has confirmed that his club have agreed to allow Shefki Kuqi to join Town without an initial fee. Earlier in the week TWTD reported that the Finn would join Town for nothing with the Owls receiving cash if the Blues are promoted. |
Warnock Lambasts Ref Sat 22nd Nov 2003 19:19 Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock lambasted referee Mick Fletcher for failing to award what he saw as two cast-iron penalties during Town's 3-0 victory over the Blades. He also felt the Blues' spotkick, given for a foul on Shefki Kuqi, wasn't a penalty. |
Reuser & McGreal in Squad Thu 20th Nov 2003 14:52 Town manager Joe Royle will include Martijn Reuser and John McGreal in his squad facing Sheffield United on Saturday, although both players are still only fit enough for places on the bench. Loanee midfielder Alan Mahon will continue to remain on the sidelines after picking up a viral infection. |
Reserves Thrash Fulham Thu 13th Nov 2003 10:26 Town's reserves went goal crazy for the second time in a week on Wednesday night when they beat Fulham 6-1 at Woking's Kingfield Stadium. Dean Bowditch notched a hat-trick, Sam Morrow a brace and Alun Armstrong one as Steve McCall's lads romped home. |
Derby 2-2 Town Sat 08th Nov 2003 18:29 Town fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Derby County at Pride Park. Goals from Peter Kennedy and Daniele Dichio inside a minute just before the break put the home side ahead. A penalty from Tommy Miller and a header from Darren Bent won the Blues the point. |
Town 3-4 Gillingham Sat 01st Nov 2003 19:06 A disappointing defensive performance from Town condemned them to their second home defeat of the season, Gillingham running out 4-3 winners. The Blues were never in front but levelled at 1-1 and 3-3, through Westlake, Couñago and Miller, Gills' sub Mark Saunders winning the three points late on. |
Joe Wins Award Fri 31st Oct 2003 10:15 As expected Town boss Joe Royle has won the poisoned chalice that is the Manager of the Month award. During October his Town side recorded five wins and one draw. |
Town Unchanged for Gills Thu 30th Oct 2003 15:14 Town boss Joe Royle will once again field an unchanged side when Gillingham visit Portman Road on Saturday. Royle will be looking for his side to take October's good form into November. |
Watford 0-3 Reserves Wed 29th Oct 2003 23:05 Town's reserves coasted to victory at a chilly Vicarage Road on Wednesday night thanks to an impressive second half showing. |