Town 1-1 Blackburn Sat 18th Aug 2012 17:04
An own goal by Blackburn defender Jason Lowe seven minutes from time saw the Blues to a deserved 1-1 draw in their opening Championship fixture at Portman Road. Jason Scotland had laid Luke Hyam’s pass into the six-yard box for Chopra before the Rovers left-back diverted it home. The visitors had gone in front in the first half via debutant Colin Kazim-Richards. |
Carson Return Only Change Sat 18th Aug 2012 14:23
Town boss Paul Jewell has made one change to his side for this season’s Championship opener against Blackburn at Portman Road. Josh Carson comes in for Jason Scotland, who drops to the bench. |
Jewell: Blackburn Opener Big Test for Youngsters Fri 17th Aug 2012 09:41
Blues boss Paul Jewell admits that Saturday’s opening Championship game of the season at home to Blackburn Rovers will be a “huge test” for his young side (KO 3pm). The Town manager was pleased with his team’s performance as they beat League Two Bristol Rovers in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday but expects a far greater challenge to be presented by the recently relegated Lancastrians. |
TWTD Teams Crash at Soccer Sixes Fri 25th May 2012 21:14
Two teams made up of TWTD readers were involved in today’s Soccer Sixes tournament on the main pitch at Portman Road. Sadly both Atletico TWTD and Dynamo TWTD — wearing kit kindly provided by the ITFC Charitable Trust - failed to get to grips with the near perfect conditions and the spoils went elsewhere. |
Town Travel to Doncaster Without Leadbitter Fri 27th Apr 2012 12:54
Town travelled to Doncaster this afternoon for their final game of the season without former skipper Grant Leadbitter, who has decided not to remain at Portman Road after his contract is up at the end of the season. The Blues were already short of midfielders for their lunchtime clash with relegated Rovers (KO 12.30pm) with Luke Hyam injured, Lee Bowyer released and Lee Martin and Ryan Stevenson both having missed training due to injuries this week. Youngsters Byron Lawrence and Joe Whight have both made the trip. |
Town 0-3 Millwall Sat 21st Apr 2012 17:07
Two goals from Andy Keogh and one from former Blue Liam Trotter saw Millwall to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Town in Portman Road’s final game of the season. Keogh put the Lions ahead after three minutes, old boy Trotter added the second just after the hour mark, then, after Grant Leadbitter had had a penalty saved, Keogh netted the third late on. |
Hyam and Martin to Miss Millwall Fri 20th Apr 2012 14:11
Midfielders Luke Hyam and Lee Martin are both expected to miss Saturday’s home game against Millwall having picked up niggles in training. Better news for Blues boss Paul Jewell, who is considering including 16-year-old Byron Lawrence as a sub, is that Richard Wright doesn’t require an operation on his knee problem, while Jimmy Bullard was back in training this morning. |
Crystal Palace 1-1 Town Sat 14th Apr 2012 17:16
Jason Scotland scored his eighth goal of the season as Town drew 1-1 at Crystal Palace. The Blues dominated the first half but the Eagles were in front at the break via on-loan Norwich striker Chris Martin, Scotland equalising in the second half. |
Trio Return to Starting Line-Up at Palace Sat 14th Apr 2012 14:10
Blues boss Paul Jewell has recalled Andy Drury, Lee Martin and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas to the team for today’s game at Crystal Palace. Lee Bowyer and Ryan Stevenson drop to the bench with Cody Cropper the sub keeper, as revealed by TWTD last night, replacing the injured Richard Wright. |
Jewell Already Eyeing Next Season as Blues Travel to Crystal Palace Fri 13th Apr 2012 13:48
Boss Paul Jewell admits that he already has half an eye on next season as the Blues go to Crystal Palace on Saturday with the current campaign over from a competitive perspective. Despite this, the Town manager is keen to end 2011/12 on a high note. |
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