Six-Goal Performance First Sign of Connor's Class Tue 05th Jul 2011 10:50
Academy recruitment officer Malcolm Moore says it was a six-goal starring performance which first alerted him to former Blues’ frontman Connor Wickham’s exceptional talent. The 18-year-old, who left Portman Road for Sunderland last week for an initial £8.1 million rising to £12 million, was a member of Reading’s academy at the time, learning the game under current Swansea City boss Brendan Rodgers. |
Jewell Confirms Ingimarsson Deal Mon 13th Jun 2011 14:08
Town boss Paul Jewell has confirmed that released Reading defender Ivar Ingimarsson has agreed a one-year deal with the Blues. TWTD reported on Friday that the 33-year-old Icelander had undergone a medical at Portman Road last week and was set to join the club. |
Win New Town in Europe Book Thu 26th May 2011 12:42
TWTD has one copy of On a European Journey: With Ipswich Town in Europe 1962-2002 by David and Philip Houseley to give away to a lucky competition winner. Below, seasoned European tourer Colin Kreidewolf reviews the new book, which charts Town’s overseas exploits and the fans' journeys to see them play, recalling some of the people and places from those trips. |
Town Again Linked With Sharp and Coppinger Fri 13th May 2011 10:26
Town are once again linked with Doncaster Rovers duo Billy Sharp and James Coppinger in this morning’s tabloids. TWTD first mentioned striker Sharp in connection with the Blues when manager Paul Jewell was spotted at their game at Derby in March, while Town’s interest in midfielder Coppinger has been a persistent rumour over the last few days. |
Holland Beats Osman in Game of Three Thirds Wed 11th May 2011 15:41
It’s not often you get to write about a match that is a game of three thirds, but that pretty much sums up Tuesday’s Portman Cup clash played on the main pitch between two sides made up of fans desperately trying to emulate their heroes. Amongst them, playing in an unfamiliar left-back role, was TWTD’s Phil Ham. |
Jewell to Make Late Decisions Ahead of First East Anglian Derby Thu 21st Apr 2011 12:27
Town boss Paul Jewell says he’ll pick his Town side for tonight’s East Anglian derby against Norwich after training this morning having assessed the fitness of midfielder Grant Leadbitter, left-back Mark Kennedy and a couple of unnamed additional doubts. Leadbitter suffered a head injury at Bristol City on Saturday, while Kennedy missed the trip to Ashton Gate with a tight hamstring. |
Moss to Referee East Anglian Derby Tue 19th Apr 2011 10:12
West Yorkshire official Jonathan Moss is the man who has been chosen to take control of Thursday's East Anglian derby between the Blues and Norwich City at Portman Road. The 40-year-old has shown 80 yellow cards and eight red in 38 games so far this season. |
Leadbitter Out of Hospital Sat 16th Apr 2011 23:14
Midfielder Grant Leadbitter is out of hospital and on his way back to Suffolk having suffered a concussion during the second half of the Blues’ 1-0 win at Bristol City. Leadbitter clashed heads with Robins defender Damion Stewart and after receiving treatment on the pitch was taken off on a spinal board. |
Town 3-3 Middlesbrough Tue 12th Apr 2011 22:21
Grant Leadbitter netted twice, the second a penalty, and Connor Wickham once as the Blues drew 3-3 at home to Middlesbrough. Leadbitter put the Blues in front early on, but two goals in a minute just before the break from Andy Halliday and Scott McDonald saw the visitors into a surprise lead. Boro extended their lead after the restart via Andrew Taylor but Connor Wickham and then Leadbitter from the spot levelled with both teams having opportunities to win it late on. |
Twit Clark's Schoolboy Error Forgotten Tue 12th Apr 2011 07:02
Town boss Paul Jewell says released midfielder Billy Clark’s Twitter aberration has been forgotten and that the Blues will do all they can to help the 19-year-old find himself a new club. Clark reacted to news that he won’t be offered a new contract at the end of the season by tweeting that he was "glad to be out of there”. |
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