Briefing Notes for the New Season — Part Four Mon 29th Jul 2013 12:00 In the fourth of a series of pre-season reports, HarryFromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. Blackpool, Wigan Athletic and Birmingham City are under the spotlight in today’s notes. |
Tate Was Town Target Sun 16th Sep 2012 10:33 Swansea’s Alan Tate is understood to have been one of Town boss Paul Jewell’s central defensive targets but injuries at the Liberty Stadium mean the 30-year-old is now required by the Swans. The Blues manager has been repeatedly thwarted in his attempts to add to his two current centre-halves, Tommy Smith and Luke Chambers. |
Jewell: Doesn't Feel Like an Overhaul Fri 05th Aug 2011 08:10 Town manager Paul Jewell says his summer transfer activity doesn’t feel like an overnight rebuild to him as he’s been working on deals since before the end of last season. The Blues boss has added seven players to his squad - Michael Chopra, Ãvar Ingimarsson, Aaron Cresswell, Nathan Ellington, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, David Stockdale and Lee Bowyer - so far with more set to follow. |
Town Linked With Arsenal Loan Enquiry Wed 03rd Aug 2011 17:07 Town are reported to have made an enquiry to Arsenal regarding the loan availability of central defender Kyle Bartley. The Blues are amongst a number of sides interested in the 20-year-old, who has just signed a new contract with the Gunners. |
Jewell Looking for Three League Wins in a Row Against Struggling Blades Fri 04th Feb 2011 14:10 Town will be looking to win three league games in a row for the first time since the end of the 2008/09 season when Sheffield United visit Portman Road on Saturday. Manager Paul Jewell will hope his side’s growing confidence will see them to a victory over the struggling Blades. |
Norris and Scotland in Team of the Week Tue 21st Dec 2010 16:34 Town duo David Norris and Jason Scotland have been named in the Championship Team of the Week for their performances in the 3-0 victory over Leicester City on Saturday. Norris opened the scoring with top scorer Scotland adding his sixth and seventh of the season before the break to seal the win. |
Sheffield United 1-2 Town Sat 06th Nov 2010 17:08 Goals from Tamás Priskin and Gareth McAuley saw the Blues to a 2-1 victory against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Priskin put Town in front early on before Stephen Quinn equalised for the home side, McAuley grabbing the winner just before half-time. |