Hewitt in Welsh U21 Squad Wed 13th Mar 2013 13:46 Town right-back Elliott Hewitt has been named in the Wales U21 squad for their first Euro 2015 qualifier against Moldova at Llanelli on Friday 22nd March. |
Peterborough 0-0 Town Sat 09th Mar 2013 17:03 Frank Nouble came closest to breaking the deadlock as the Blues’ trip to Peterborough ended in a 0-0 draw. The January signing from Wolves struck the woodwork from 25 yards and then forced Posh keeper Bobby Olejnik into a fine save during the first half. |
Tabb, Hewitt and Nouble Start at Peterborough Sat 09th Mar 2013 14:16 Jay Tabb makes his Blues debut, Frank Nouble his first Town start and Elliott Hewitt his first Blues start in the league in today’s crucial relegation six-pointer at Peterborough. Skipper Carlos Edwards is only considered fit enough for a place on the bench due to the groin injury that saw him miss the midweek trip to Nottingham Forest, while Michael Chopra is out with a dead leg and Lee Martin and Richard Stearman are suspended. |
McCarthy: Hewitt Deserves His Chance Sat 09th Mar 2013 06:01 Boss Mick McCarthy says right-back Elliott Hewitt fully deserves to be making his first league start for the Blues at Peterborough this afternoon. The 18-year-old Wales U21 international replaces Richard Stearman, who is suspended after receiving a harsh second yellow card at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday. |
McCarthy: Not a Must-Win Game Sat 09th Mar 2013 06:00 Manager Mick McCarthy dismissed suggestions that today’s game against fellow strugglers Peterborough is a must-win fixture for the Blues. Town, in 19th, are currently five points ahead of 23rd placed Posh, who have a game in hand on McCarthy’s men. |
Tabb Keen on Longer Stay Fri 08th Mar 2013 16:16 New loan signing Jay Tabb says he’d definitely be keen on joining the Blues on a permanent basis when his Reading contract is up in the summer. The 29-year-old, who will wear the number 18 shirt, is at Portman Road for an initial 28 days and is expected to make his debut on the left of midfield at Peterborough on Saturday. |
Hewitt and Tabb Set to Start at Peterborough But Chopra Out Fri 08th Mar 2013 14:31 Boss Mick McCarthy will hand Elliott Hewitt his first Town league start and new loanee Jay Tabb looks set to make his Blues debut in Saturday’s vital relegation six-pointer at Peterborough United. Michael Chopra joins the suspended Lee Martin and Richard Stearman on the sidelines due to a dead leg, but skipper Carlos Edwards and midfielder Jay Emmanuel-Thomas return to the squad after missing the midweek trip to Nottingham Forest. |
Murphy: Martin Quick to Apologise to Team-Mates Fri 08th Mar 2013 11:03 Daryl Murphy has revealed that Lee Martin, sent off in Town’s 1-0 midweek defeat at Nottingham Forest, wasted no time in apologising to his team-mates. |
Tabb Paperwork Complete Fri 08th Mar 2013 11:01 Reading have confirmed that the paperwork relating to new Blues loanee Jay Tabb’s one-month loan has been completed. |
Murphy: Victory More Important Than Revenge Fri 08th Mar 2013 06:00 Town’s visit to Peterborough tomorrow is bound to rekindle memories, for players and supporters alike, of the horrendous 7-1 defeat there in August 2011. |