Jewell Waiting on Internationals Ahead of Barnsley Trip Fri 11th Feb 2011 12:05 Blues boss Paul Jewell was still waiting to hear whether all his international players had come through their games unscathed at Thursday’s press conference ahead of Saturday’s game at Barnsley. Linchpin defender Gareth McAuley, Darren O’Dea and Connor Wickham were back and OK, but Hungarian pair Tamás Priskin and Márton Fülöp, and Canadian Jaime Peters had not yet returned to Portman Road. |
Town 3-0 Sheffield United Sat 05th Feb 2011 17:40 Goals from Damien Delaney, David Norris and a stunning third from Connor Wickham saw the Blues to a 3-0 victory over nine-man Sheffield United. Delaney put Town in front with a header in a very poor first half with Norris adding the second after the break. Grant Leadbitter missed a penalty before Wickham brilliantly ran from his own half to seal the win, prior to Robert Kozluk and Lee Williamson receiving red cards within a minute during the closing stages. |
Jewell Looking for Three League Wins in a Row Against Struggling Blades Fri 04th Feb 2011 14:10 Town will be looking to win three league games in a row for the first time since the end of the 2008/09 season when Sheffield United visit Portman Road on Saturday. Manager Paul Jewell will hope his side’s growing confidence will see them to a victory over the struggling Blades. |
Bullard Set for Debut as Jewell Returns to Derby Tue 01st Feb 2011 11:22 Midfielder Jimmy Bullard looks set to make his Town debut at some stage when the Blues face manager Paul Jewell’s former club Derby at Pride Park this evening (KO 7.45pm). Bullard’s fellow transfer window signing Andy Drury is unavailable having completed his move too late to be involved against the Rams. |
New Signings In Squad for Sunday's East Anglian Derby Fri 26th Nov 2010 14:26 New loan signings Gianni Zuiverloon and Rory Fallon will go straight into the Town squad for Sunday’s East Anglian derby against Norwich City at Carrow Road (BBC1, 1pm). The Dutch right-back looks certain to start, while the New Zealand international striker’s prospects of making the XI have been enhanced by Connor Wickham’s absence with a thigh injury. |
O'Dea in Irish Squad Mon 15th Nov 2010 10:43 Loanee defender Darren O’Dea has been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland squad for their friendly against Norway in Dublin on Wednesday. The Celtic man was named in the preliminary squad but Town were in talks with the FAI regarding his inclusion in the final party. |
Sheffield United 1-2 Town Sat 06th Nov 2010 17:08 Goals from Tamás Priskin and Gareth McAuley saw the Blues to a 2-1 victory against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Priskin put Town in front early on before Stephen Quinn equalised for the home side, McAuley grabbing the winner just before half-time. |
Keane Giving Norris Time Ahead of Blades Trip Fri 05th Nov 2010 15:00 Town boss Roy Keane will wait until Saturday morning before making a decision on whether skipper David Norris is fit enough to face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The midfielder is suffering with the ankle injury which he sustained in last week’s 2-0 victory over Millwall, while winger Andros Townsend is OK despite picking up a knock in a practice match earlier in the week. |
Keane's Dilemma on Duo Ahead of Coventry Clash Fri 15th Oct 2010 16:50 Town boss Roy Keane has to decide whether to recall skipper David Norris and youngster Luke Hyam after their one-match bans when Coventry City visit Portman Road on Saturday afternoon. The Blues will be without defender Darren O’Dea, who has undergone a knee operation and is out for six weeks. |
Keane Waiting on Edwards Ahead of Palace Trip Fri 20th Aug 2010 14:08 Town boss Roy Keane is waiting on the fitness of midfielder Carlos Edwards ahead of Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace. The Trinidadian is close to a return from his groin injury, but Grant Leadbitter is set to miss out due to the ankle problem he sustained in last week’s 1-1 home draw with Burnley. |