Town-Lazio - A Great Game Fri 14th Dec 2012 15:20 In issue seven of The Blizzard, Dominic Bliss looks back on both legs of Town’s UEFA Cup tie against Lazio in 1973 in their Greatest Games feature. |
U18s Go to Bristol City Looking for Revenge Tue 04th Dec 2012 06:00 Town’s U18s go into tonight’s FA Youth Cup third round tie against Bristol City at Ashton Gate looking for revenge, the Robins’ youngsters having beaten them 4-0 at Playford Road in the league earlier in September. |
New Manager Will Get Money to Spend Wed 24th Oct 2012 23:31 Chief executive Simon Clegg says Town’s next manager will be given financial support just as the Blues’ two previous bosses have been, but within the parameters of the Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. From this season clubs have to spend within their means, although with no sanctions for two years. |
Carson in Northern Ireland Squad Fri 05th Oct 2012 13:17 Town midfielder Josh Carson has been named in the Northern Ireland squad for the World Cup qualifier away against Portugal on Tuesday 16th October. The 19-year-old, who has won four full caps, was initially named on standby. |
Klug Delighted to Come Home Wed 13th Jun 2012 12:50 Town academy director Bryan Klug said returning to Playford Road was like “coming home” after his appointment was confirmed this morning. The 51-year-old, who has previously spent more than 30 years with the Blues as a player and a coach, started his new job this morning on a rolling contract. |
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. |
Edwards Players' Player of the Year Tue 24th Apr 2012 23:14 Skipper Carlos Edwards was named the Town Player’s Player of the Year at this evening’s End of Season Dinner at Milsoms in Kesgrave. The 33-year-old finished second behind Aaron Cresswell in the Supporters Club award which was announced at the weekend. |
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. |
Jewell Sticking With Strongest Side for Birmingham's Visit Tue 17th Apr 2012 11:19 Town boss Paul Jewell looks set to stick with an unchanged team for tonight’s home game against play-off-chasing Birmingham. The Blues manager has said his squad will be much the same as the one which drew 1-1 at Crystal Palace on Saturday with younger players more likely to get their chance in the games against Millwall and Doncaster. |
Derby 0-0 Town Sat 07th Apr 2012 17:05 Both sides hit the post in the second half as Town and Derby played out a 0-0 draw at Pride Park. Ben Davies struck the woodwork for the Rams, then Jay Emmanuel-Thomas did the same for the Blues a few minutes later. |