Bolton Confirm Shittu's Blades Snub Thu 17th Sep 2009 12:27 Bolton manager Gary Megson has confirmed that central defender Danny Shittu has turned down the chance to join Sheffield United on loan. Town are also understood to have been chasing the former QPR and Watford centre-half. |
Keane to Make One or Two Changes for Forest Clash Tue 15th Sep 2009 07:57 Town boss Roy Keane says he’s likely to make one or two changes for Tuesday’s home game against Nottingham Forest, the club where he started his professional playing career. The Blues have no new injuries as they continue to look for their first Championship victory of the season. |
Reserves 0-0 Colchester United Wed 09th Sep 2009 16:44 A young Town reserves side drew 0-0 with a much more experienced Colchester second string at Portman Road this afternoon. Ed Upson went closest to scoring for the Blues, while Steven Gillespie missed the game’s best chance for the U’s. |
Martin and Colback Doubts for Preston Clash Fri 28th Aug 2009 13:16 Midfield pair Lee Martin and Jack Colback are doubts ahead of Saturday’s home game against Preston North End due to groin injuries sustained at Peterborough. The Blues will again be without Jaime Peters, but Pablo Couñago is likely to make his first Championship start of the season. |
One Big Nostalgic Kick Thu 27th Aug 2009 12:00 Tim Sansom says Fabian Wilnis’s autobiography Full English is as fine a way as any to relive the last decade at Town |
McAuley in Northern Ireland Squad Mon 24th Aug 2009 11:32 Skipper Gareth McAuley has been named in the Northern Ireland squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Poland and Slovakia early next month. McAuley will be looking to win his 18th full cap. |
Wigan's Watson Linked Again Sun 23rd Aug 2009 20:55 Town have again been linked with Wigan midfielder Ben Watson. The 24-year-old was reported to be interesting the Blues last summer prior to his £2 million move to the Latics from Crystal Palace in January. |
Smith On Target as Reserves Defeat Peterborough Wed 19th Aug 2009 16:49 Tommy Smith netted the only goal as Town’s reserves defeated Peterborough 1-0 at Portman Road. The central defender rose to nod home an Ed Upson corner in the 53rd minute. |
Rhodes On Target Again Sat 15th Aug 2009 19:22 Former striker Jordan Rhodes continued his impressive start to his Huddersfield career with two goals as the Terriers beat Southampton 3-1 at the Galpharm Stadium. Only former Blue Kelvin Davis prevented a rout, making a number of fine saves. |
Town 0-0 Leicester City Sat 15th Aug 2009 18:26 Town’s slow start to the Championship season continued as Leicester left Portman Road with a point after a 0-0 draw. The visitors came closer to winning the three points, missing a number of good opportunities, while Connor Wickham’s stab wide in the second half was as near as the Blues came to a goal. |