Scowcroft: Agents Will Tell Players to Sit Tight Sat 26th May 2012 09:06 Former Blue James Scowcroft says he doesn’t expect too many moves to take place this early in the summer with agents telling their players to take their time before deciding on their futures. |
Scowy's Boys Beat Fab's Lads Wed 23rd May 2012 16:34 James Scowcroft got the better of his old Town team-mate Fabian Wilnis yesterday afternoon in this year’s Portman Cup. The two stars of the Blues’ promotion and then UEFA Cup-qualifying campaigns a decade ago were the managers of teams made up of supporters with Scowcroft’s side scraping a 6-2 victory over Wilnis’s men. |
Hutchings Backs Hodgson Tue 01st May 2012 18:50 Town assistant boss Chris Hutchings has backed the appointment of Roy Hodgson as England manager. The West Brom man was confirmed as Fabio Capello’s successor this afternoon, signing a four-year deal. |
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. |
Wright Released Thu 26th Apr 2012 18:30 Keeper Richard Wright’s third spell with the Blues has come to an end after the 34-year-old was told he would not be offered a new contract for next season. The former England keeper signed a short-term deal in November having spent the early part of the season training with the Town squad, but made only one appearance, the 3-2 home defeat to Reading. |
Jewell Set for Talks With Evans Fri 13th Apr 2012 06:00 Town boss Paul Jewell is set to meet owner Marcus Evans next Tuesday to discuss their plans for the season ahead. Evans is due back in the UK on Monday after a holiday in the Bahamas having made offers to some of the club’s out-of-contract players while he has been away. |
Wright Hoping for First Team Return Tue 03rd Apr 2012 19:55 Keeper Richard Wright insists he’s still able to perform at Championship level. The 34-year-old was back on the bench for Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Barnsley as deputy to Arran Lee-Barrett after Alex McCarthy's recall by Reading. |
Magilton Leaves Melbourne Sun 01st Apr 2012 10:28 Former Blues boss and skipper Jim Magilton has parted company with Australian A-League side Melbourne Victory. The Northern Irishman took on the job of interim coach in January but after winning twice, drawing five and losing five his side finished eighth in the table, well away from the play-offs. |
Jewell Holds Talks With Portsmouth's Ward Wed 21st Mar 2012 05:00 Town boss Paul Jewell has revealed that he held talks with one of his two Portsmouth targets on Sunday. TWTD understands that the player was versatile defender or midfielder Joel Ward, who was previously one of the three Pompey players the Blues tried to sign in January. |
Klug Set for Town Return Sun 19th Feb 2012 22:15 TWTD understands that former Blues coach Bryan Klug is being lined-up for a return to Portman Road. Stalwart Klug was controversially axed by former boss Roy Keane in January 2010 and is currently the assistant director and head of player development at Tottenham’s Academy. |