Jewell Weighing Up Formation Change for Saints Clash Tue 16th Aug 2011 12:08 Town boss Paul Jewell is considering a change of formation for newly-promoted Southampton’s visit to Portman Road this evening (KO 7.45pm). The Blues manager is weighing up whether to move to his preferred 4-4-2 from the 4-5-1 he has utilised in both Town’s league games so far this season. |
Norwich Linked With Ayala Wed 10th Aug 2011 09:56 Norwich City are reported to have joined the race to sign Liverpool centre-half Daniel Ayala, the defender the Blues are also understood to be targeting. Last night, Blues boss Paul Jewell revealed that Town have tabled an offer for an unnamed defender but said four clubs were interested, two from the Premier League. |
Town 1-2 Northampton Tue 09th Aug 2011 22:00 Town crashed out of the Carling Cup at the first round stage as League Two Northampton deservedly came from behind to win 2-1 at Portman Road. Jay Emmanuel-Thomas put the Blues ahead with a first half cross-shot but goals from Ben Tozer and Paul Turnbull either side of half-time sealed the Cobblers’ place in round two. |
U18s Win at Whitton Sat 06th Aug 2011 22:52 A Town U18 side beat Whitton United 4-3 in an entertaining match at the King George V Playing Field on Saturday afternoon. Jon Leddy (pictured) put Town ahead before goals from Chris Williams and Kevin Inglis gave the hosts the lead. Jack Simmons and Elliot Scotcher then restored Town’s advantage before Marcus Josiah equalised, prior to an unfortunate own goal from Robbie Knott giving the Blues’ youngsters the win. |
Jewell: Championship Tougher Than Ever Sat 06th Aug 2011 08:32 Blues boss Paul Jewell says he expects a tough opening game at Bristol City this afternoon but would expect a similarly difficult afternoon wherever the Blues are playing in what he says is likely to be one of the tightest Championships for years. |
Jewell Likely to Stick With Same Side Fri 05th Aug 2011 13:32 Boss Paul Jewell seems likely to stick with the team which was unlucky to lose 2-1 to Wolves last week when Town take on Bristol City in their opening game of the season at Ashton Gate on Saturday. The Blues manager has a full squad to choose from with no one missing due to pre-season knocks. |
Jewell Under No Pressure This Season Fri 05th Aug 2011 08:06 Town manager Paul Jewell says he’s under no pressure from owner Marcus Evans to reach the Premier League in his first full season in charge, unlike some other Championship bosses. Ahead of the opening game of 2011/12 at Bristol City on Saturday, the Blues chief, who took over from Roy Keane in January, is asking fans for patience as he develops a team capable of winning promotion to the top flight. |
Jewell Pleased With Workout Sat 30th Jul 2011 17:57 Boss Paul Jewell was pleased with his side’s performance in their final pre-season friendly at home to Wolves, despite falling to a 2-1 defeat. The Town manager hopes Lee Bowyer’s goal will be the first of many for his new club. |
Ingimarsson Again Set to Miss Out Fri 22nd Jul 2011 14:11 New Town signing Ãvar Ingimarsson is again set to be on the sidelines when the Blues take on Southend United in a friendly at Roots Hall this evening (KO 7.45pm). The Icelander, who joined on a free transfer from Reading this summer, has missed all Town’s pre-season games so far due to a thigh injury. |
Jewell: Still Work to Do Fri 22nd Jul 2011 09:11 Boss Paul Jewell says he still has a lot of work to do before his Blues side is capable of competing with the best in the division during the season ahead. Town travel to Southend United tonight for another pre-season friendly (KO 7.45pm). |