Slovan 1-0 Town (4-2 pen) Thu 14th Nov 2002 23:19 Town's UEFA Cup run came to an end at the second round stage against Slovan Liberec after a 4-2 defeat on penalties after a 1-1 aggregate draw. Jermaine Wright and Finidi George missed their kicks after Matt Holland and Darren Bent had netted theirs. |
Prague Diary - Part One Thu 14th Nov 2002 10:41 There are a lot of sore English heads in Prague today after a heavy night exploring the alcoholic charms of Prague. These days the beer prices are as legendary as the beers themselves and full advantage seemed to be being taken. |
Ambrose Called-Up Mon 11th Nov 2002 17:12 Town youngster Darren Ambrose has been called into the England U21 squad for the get-together at Burnham Beeches next week. Previously Ambrose has been in U19 squads but this is the first time the U21s have called. |
Town 1-2 Crystal Palace Sun 03rd Nov 2002 18:39 Town fell to another home league defeat, their second in a week, this time to Crystal Palace. The Blues went behind to an Andy Johnson goal but got on back on terms as Darren Ambrose headed his eighth goal of the season. However, Danny Butterfield gave the points to the South Londoners late in the day. |
Miller Wants Talks Thu 31st Oct 2002 17:39 Young Town defender Justin Miller will return from his second month on loan at Leyton Orient on Monday and will seek talks with Joe Royle regarding his future. The South African has impressed during his spell at Brisbane Road. |
Royle on Liberec match Thu 31st Oct 2002 00:37 Town manager Joe Royle said he was delighted with his first three days in charge at Portman Road as his side prepared for Thursday night's UEFA Cup game with Slovan Liberec. Royle was well aware of the 40-year unbeaten home record held by the club, which he is charged with upholding against the Czechs. |
Mogga on Gills Loss Sat 26th Oct 2002 19:09 Caretaker-manager Tony Mowbray said after Town's home loss to Gillingham that he hopes the Blues' directors will appoint someone who is good for the club in the long-term. The former Town captain added that changing the fortunes of a side doing badly can take some while |
Town 0-1 Gillingham Sat 26th Oct 2002 18:38 Town fans left Portman Road angry and depressed once again as Gillingham took three points back to Kent. A Mamady Sidibe goal in the first half, again after Town had failed to defend a corner, was enough to take Andy Hessenthaler's side to victory. |
Mogga on Burnley Mon 21st Oct 2002 16:31 Caretaker-manager Tony Mowbray says his side will come up against the division's form team when they meet Burnley at Portman Road on Tuesday night. Stan Ternent's side beat Leicester on Saturday, their fifth win in a row. |
Reading 3-1 Town Sat 19th Oct 2002 18:30 Yet another woeful Town display saw a 4,000 strong following return to Suffolk after a defeat to Reading and pondering which manager might be capable enough of turning the club around. Town were two-down after a disastrous first 45 minutes for the team as a whole and for Andy Marshall in particular. A second half fightback was halted when Pablo Couñago was shown a red card. |