Bowditch's England Win Fri 19th Nov 2004 00:07
Striker Dean Bowditch played 45 minutes as the England U19s defeated France 1-0 at Barnsley's Oakwell. The game was played in atrocious conditions, snow having fallen for two hours prior to kick-off. |
Westy's Resty Mon 04th Oct 2004 17:26
Town boss Joe Royle has revealed that midfielder Ian Westlake turned down a place in the England U21 squad to rest himself for league fixtures. Westlake has complained of tiredness in recent weeks and was dropped to the bench for the Plymouth and Coventry games. |
Barron to Make Debut Mon 23rd Aug 2004 13:23
Town manager Joe Royle is ringing the changes for the Blues' home Carling Cup tie with Brentford. Scott Barron is handed his senior debut, while Scott Mitchell will start for the first time. In goal, Welsh U21 stopper Lewis Price will make his inaugural senior appearance at Portman Road. |
Forest 1 - 1 Town Wed 11th Aug 2004 23:13
Town got their 2004/05 away campaign started with a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest. The Blues rode their luck on several occasions - the woodwork was hit three times - but in the end Darren Bent's leveller was enough, Paul Evans having put the home side ahead. |
Town 2-1 Palace Sat 24th Jul 2004 15:11
Town continued their improved pre-season form with a 2-1 win over newly promoted Premiership side Crystal Palace. The Blues went ahead in the fourth minute through Drissa Diallo before Shaun Derry put the visitors back on terms. Dean Bowditch netted the winner just before half time. |
Westy for England? Wed 21st Jul 2004 14:47
Midfield dynamo Ian Westlake has been issued with a challenge by manager Joe Royle ahead of his second full season with the first team squad. Royle says that if the Clacton-born player does well he can force himself into Peter Taylor's England U21 squad. |
Austrian Set for Trial Thu 12th Feb 2004 00:07
Former Austrian international midfielder or defender Gilbert Prilasnig has snubbed a trial with Cambridge United to try his luck with Town. Prilasnig, currently out of contract, has played for his country 16 times and was in their squad at the 1998 World Cup in France. |
Town 1-3 Wigan Athletic Sat 07th Feb 2004 21:40
Yet another dismal home performance saw the Blues to a 3-1 defeat against upwardly mobile Wigan Athletic. Goals from Jason Roberts, Nathan Ellington and Gary Teale put the Latics three-up before Shefki Kuqi netted a consolation for Town. |
Town 3 - 0 Derby Sat 03rd Jan 2004 18:27
Three second half goals took Town to a win over Derby and their first FA Cup victory against league opposition for five years. Second half subs Jim Magilton and Shefki Kuqi played pivotal roles as Richard Naylor, Tommy Miller and Kuqi netted the goals which defeated George Burley's men. |
Town 2-1 Derby Sat 06th Dec 2003 18:48
Town moved up to third in Division One with a 2-1 win over Derby but were rarely at their fluent best. Darren Bent put the Blues a goal in front in just 30 seconds and a Youl Mawene own goal increased the lead. A strange Marcus Tudgay goal reduced the arrears but Town were rarely in serious danger. |
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