Two Number Nines the Highlight for Morgan Wed 30th May 2012 22:09
It should come as no surprise that Connor Wickham and Jordan Rhodes are the two Playford Road alumni that departing Academy manager Sammy Morgan singles out from his time with the Blues - both are strikers just as he was during his playing days. The 65-year-old is set to leave Town at the end of the month after eight years, initially as head of education before taking on his current role in 2009. |
MK Dons Confirm Harford Appointment Thu 17th May 2012 17:18
The MK Dons have confirmed Mick Harford’s appointment as assistant manager to Karl Robinson, as reported by TWTD last Wednesday. At the end of April, Blues boss Paul Jewell said he was hoping to add Harford to his scouting staff full-time, the 53-year-old having worked part-time for Town during the latter part of the season. |
Leadbitter's Agent Confirms Boro Talks Thu 17th May 2012 11:41
Exiting midfielder Grant Leadbitter’s agent has confirmed that his player is in talks with Middlesbrough about joining them on a Bosman free transfer this summer. Boro have long been seen as favourites to sign the 26-year-old, who confirmed his Town departure at the end of last month. |
Stevenson on Ayr Thu 10th May 2012 15:34
Blues midfielder Ryan Stevenson will be cheering on his former club Ayr United in their Scottish First Division play-off semi-final second leg against Airdrie United on Saturday. Stevenson, who was with the side he supported as a youngster from July 2007 and February 2010, was at last night’s first leg at Airdrie which ended 0-0. |
It Was 50 Years Ago Today Sat 28th Apr 2012 14:43
With it being the 50th anniversary of the Blues' 1961/62 League Championship win, TWTD thought we'd re-run our 2002 interview with John Elsworthy, who played at half-back in that great side. |
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. |
Schrøder Moves Back to Norway on Loan Mon 23rd Apr 2012 13:05
Academy central defender Nicolay Schrøder has joined hometown club Frigg Oslo on loan in order to get games under his belt after an injury-hit season with the Blues. The second-year scholar, who was with Frigg prior to joining Town, has had his time at Playford Road extended until January having missed much of the 2011/12 campaign due to tendinitis. |
Bullard Nearly Opted for Davids-Style Glasses Mon 23rd Apr 2012 06:00
Town midfielder Jimmy Bullard has revealed that he has almost donned Edgar Davids-style glasses due to long-standing sinus and eyesight problems. Bullard returned to training last week having been off ill with a sinus infection. |
Bowyer Talks at Early Stage Sat 21st Apr 2012 07:30
Town manager Paul Jewell says he has so far only held preliminary talks with Lee Bowyer’s agent about the 35-year-old midfielder’s future. |
Sonko Released But Still No Decision From Leadbitter Fri 20th Apr 2012 13:36
Town boss Paul Jewell has revealed that he is releasing central defender Ibrahima Sonko at the end of the season. However, midfielder Grant Leadbitter’s situation is still up in the air despite the Blues manager’s conversation with owner Marcus Evans earlier this week and a lengthy chat with the player yesterday, while Tommy Smith is set to sign a new deal. |
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