Sonko in Fantastic Condition to Shore Up Town Defence Thu 25th Aug 2011 12:31 Blues boss Paul Jewell says new centre-half Ibrahima Sonko is in great condition and ready to join fellow signings Jimmy Bullard and Daryl Murphy in the Town side which faces Leeds at Portman Road on Saturday. The trio trained with their new team-mates this morning. |
Peterborough 7-1 Town Sat 20th Aug 2011 19:22 Town had two players sent off in the same match for the first time ever as Peterborough came from behind to thrash Paul Jewell’s men 7-1 at London Road. Lee Martin and sub Tommy Smith saw red either side of half-time after Keith Andrews had put the Blues in front only for Lee Tomlin (3), Paul Taylor (2) and Grant McCann (2) to see Posh to their biggest ever win at this level. |
Jewell Looking for Town to Bounce Back in Front of Cameras Fri 19th Aug 2011 16:27 Town boss Paul Jewell is looking for his side to bounce back to form when they visit Peterborough United for this season’s first live TV game on Saturday evening (Sky Sports Two 5pm, KO 5.20pm). Despite their poor home performances, the Blues’ only away trip so far this campaign yielded a 3-0 opening day win at Bristol City. |
Town 2-5 Southampton Tue 16th Aug 2011 21:49 Paul Jewell’s Town fell to their third home defeat in a week as an impressive Southampton side left Portman Road with a 5-2 win. The Saints were 3-0 in front at the break through Rickie Lambert (2) and David Connolly, however, Town fought back to 3-2 via Keith Andrews and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, but Adam Lallana added two more late on to seal a deserved victory. |
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. |
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. |
Jewell to Ring Changes for Northampton Cup Tie Tue 09th Aug 2011 10:17 Town boss Paul Jewell will ring the changes tonight when his side take on Northampton in the first round of the Carling Cup at Portman Road (KO 7.45pm). The Blues boss has confirmed that Arran Lee-Barrett will start in goal, while Tommy Smith will return to the defence, Nathan Ellington is likely to make his first start for Town up front and 15-year-old Byron Lawrence is set to be amongst the subs. |
Bristol City 0-3 Town Sat 06th Aug 2011 16:58 Michael Chopra’s Town career got off to dream start as he netted twice as the Blues beat Bristol City 3-0 at Ashton Gate. The former Cardiff man — who makes a habit of scoring against the Robins — netted one in each half with Lee Martin sandwiching his first of the season after the break. |
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. |