Doncaster 0-6 Town Tue 15th Feb 2011 22:01 Connor Wickham hit his first senior hat-trick as Town continued their resurgence under Paul Jewell with a 6-0 destruction of Doncaster at the Keepmoat Stadium, the Blues’ first ever win on Rovers turf. Sam Hird’s 25th minute own goal set the Blues on their way with Wickham subsequently netting his three, the last a penalty, and Colin Healy and Gareth McAuley one each. |
Jewell Unlikely to Make Too Many Changes for Doncaster Trip Tue 15th Feb 2011 11:22 Town boss Paul Jewell says he’s unlikely to emulate his predecessor Roy Keane and make widespread changes to his team for this evening’s game at Doncaster’s Keepmoat Stadium (KO 7.45pm). Skipper David Norris is out injured and the Blues manager is weighing up whether one or two players might need a rest after a hectic schedule in recent weeks. |
Barnsley 1-1 Town Sat 12th Feb 2011 17:14 A last-gasp Jacob Mellis goal prevented the Blues from claiming four league wins in a row for the first time since 2004. Sub Jason Scotland had put Town ahead with eight minutes left, only for the Barnsley midfielder to hit back seconds before the final whistle. |
Boss Wants More Scruffy Goals From Connor Sat 12th Feb 2011 08:43 Town manager Paul Jewell says that after last week’s superb solo effort, he now wants to see more scruffy goals from Connor Wickham. The 17-year-old rounded off last week’s 3-0 home victory over Sheffield United by running from halfway inside his own half to score his second goal of the season. |
Jewell: I'd Not Even Heard of Luca Fri 11th Feb 2011 14:01 Town boss Paul Jewell admits that he'd never heard of Argentinian midfielder Luciano Civelli until he took over at Portman Road last month. The 24-year-old returned to action after 23 months out on Saturday when he came on as a late sub in the Blues' 3-0 victory over Sheffield United. |
Jewell Not Getting Carried Away Mon 07th Feb 2011 10:23 Manager Paul Jewell wasn’t getting carried away after Town’s 3-0 victory over Sheffield United at Portman Road on Saturday, despite it being the Blues’ third league win on the trot. The Town boss says confidence is the biggest factor which has seen Town get back into winning ways. |
Norris After Three-Year Deal With Town Mon 07th Feb 2011 08:52 Skipper David Norris says the reason he turned down the new Town contract which was on offer at the end of last year was down to its length rather than him wanting more money. The former Plymouth man, whose current terms are up in the summer, says there has been no new progress towards sealing a deal. |
Town 3-0 Sheffield United Sat 05th Feb 2011 17:40 Goals from Damien Delaney, David Norris and a stunning third from Connor Wickham saw the Blues to a 3-0 victory over nine-man Sheffield United. Delaney put Town in front with a header in a very poor first half with Norris adding the second after the break. Grant Leadbitter missed a penalty before Wickham brilliantly ran from his own half to seal the win, prior to Robert Kozluk and Lee Williamson receiving red cards within a minute during the closing stages. |
Bullard Set for Debut as Jewell Returns to Derby Tue 01st Feb 2011 11:22 Midfielder Jimmy Bullard looks set to make his Town debut at some stage when the Blues face manager Paul Jewell’s former club Derby at Pride Park this evening (KO 7.45pm). Bullard’s fellow transfer window signing Andy Drury is unavailable having completed his move too late to be involved against the Rams. |
Hutchings Confirms Town Targeting Luton's Drury Sat 29th Jan 2011 16:29 Assistant boss Chris Hutchings has confirmed the Blues’ interest in Luton midfielder Andy Drury. Town’s targeting of the 27-year-old former Sittingbourne, Lewes and Stevenage man first emerged last weekend. |