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. |
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. |
Hutchings: Important to Finish Season Strongly Sat 10th Mar 2012 07:30 Assistant boss Chris Hutchings says Town will be looking to ensure that they at least beat last season’s finish of 13th place between now and the end of the campaign. After 34 games, the Blues currently sit in 15th on 44 points, 18 fewer than last year’s ultimate total, with a play-off push possible but unlikely. |
Hutchings: Bullard's Been Keeping in Touch Fri 09th Mar 2012 10:49 Midfielder Jimmy Bullard has been on the phone to Portman Road trying to find out what’s going on since being suspended for his night out in Newcastle and subsequent late arrival at training last week. Assistant boss Chris Hutchings says Bullard and Michael Chopra showed disrespect to their team-mates and everyone at the club. |
Clegg: Category One Could Come After Promotion Thu 08th Mar 2012 14:15 Town chief executive Simon Clegg has hinted that the Blues could initially opt for Academy Category Two status as a stepping stone towards moving to Category One after promotion to the Premier League. The Blues have to decide which level of youth set-up they are going to commit to for next season before the end of this month. |