Jewell Decided on Leadbitter's Replacement for Watford Trip Fri 23rd Mar 2012 14:51 Town boss Paul Jewell says he's decided who will replace suspended midfielder Grant Leadbitter in the Blues’ midfield for Saturday’s visit to bogey club Watford. Ex-Luton man Andy Drury appears to be the favourite to regain his place in the centre alongside Lee Bowyer as Town look to end a winless run of 14 games against the Hornets and win at Vicarage Road for the first time in nine years. |
Leddy Misses Penalty as Ireland Lose Thu 22nd Mar 2012 17:59 Academy midfielder Jonny Leddy saw his penalty saved two minutes from time as the Republic of Ireland U17s lost 1-0 to Serbia in their first European Championship elite stage qualifying group game in Schijndel, Holland this afternoon. The 17-year-old, a first-year scholar, was winning his sixth cap at that level. |
Leddy Set to Win Cap Thu 22nd Mar 2012 11:13 Academy midfielder Jonny Leddy could add to his Republic of Ireland U17 caps this afternoon when his side take on Serbia in a European Championship elite stage qualifier in Schijndel in Holland. The 17-year-old, a first-year scholar, has previously won five caps at U17 level. |
Jewell Set to Tweak His Side for Burnley's Visit Wed 21st Mar 2012 10:42 Boss Paul Jewell looks set to tweak his side as the Blues go into their fifth game in March with Burnley the opposition at Portman Road this evening (KO 7.45pm). The Town manager has said one or two players have gone slightly off the boil recently with matches coming thick and fast. |
Town 3-2 Peterborough Sat 17th Mar 2012 17:04 Aaron Cresswell’s first goal for Town eventually saw the Blues to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Peterborough United at Portman Road. Grant Leadbitter put the Blues ahead but Tyrone Barnett made it 1-1 at the break. Daryl Murphy nodded the home side back in front, then Posh sub Emile Sinclair equalised, prior to Cresswell’s winner, which deflected in off Gabriel Zakuani. |
Smith Looking Forward to Olympics Fri 16th Mar 2012 14:31 Tommy Smith hopes to be competing in the Olympic Games in London, although he will be unable to help New Zealand qualify in the coming days. |
Martin Set for Recall as Blues Face Peterborough Fri 16th Mar 2012 13:16 Boss Paul Jewell appears set to recall midfielder Lee Martin as the Blues look to lay to rest the ghost of August’s 7-1 defeat at London Road when Peterborough visit Portman Road on Saturday. The 25-year-old, sent off in that thrashing, was rested for last week’s game at Hull due to tiredness and concerns about the heavy surface at the KC Stadium. |
Leddy in Irish Squad Tue 13th Mar 2012 21:53 Academy midfielder Jonny Leddy has been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for their UEFA U17 elite stage qualifiers in Holland later this month. First-year scholar Leddy has previously won five caps at U17 level. |
Clegg: Evans Takes Advice From Throughout Football Tue 13th Mar 2012 14:11 Chief executive Simon Clegg says Blues owner Marcus Evans takes regular soundings from people throughout football, not just those with links to Town. Evans was reported to have spoken to Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp and other high profile figures in the game before appointing Paul Jewell as boss a year ago. |
Hull City 2-2 Town Sat 10th Mar 2012 17:20 Grant Leadbitter netted two goals in four second half minutes as the Blues came from behind to draw 2-2 at Hull City. The former skipper converted a penalty and then hammered home from the edge of the box after Robbie Brady and Robert Koren had looked to have won the game for the home side. |