Skipper Smith Nets Winner for New Zealand Sat 02nd Jun 2012 09:40 Town defender Tommy Smith netted his first international goal to see his New Zealand side to a 1-0 victory over Fiji in their opening match at the Oceania Nations Cup in the Solomon Islands overnight. Smith, who was skippering the side, slammed home from close range in the ninth minute after Fiji keeper Simione Tamanisau had failed to hold on to a freekick. |
Manchester United Keeper Linked Wed 30th May 2012 23:58 Town and Watford are being linked with loan moves for Manchester United’s 22-year-old keeper Ben Amos. Blues boss Paul Jewell is very much in the hunt for a new number one this summer with released Red Devil Tomasz Kuszczak understood to be top of his list of targets. |
Huddersfield Release Ex-Blues Duo Tue 29th May 2012 20:43 Huddersfield have released former Blues Tommy Miller and Gary Roberts, but have offered ex-Town striker Alan Lee a new deal. The trio, along with striker Jordan Rhodes, were in the Terriers side which won promotion to the Championship by beating Sheffield United 8-7 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the League One play-off final at Wembley on Saturday. |
Hewitt In Mould of Fellow Welshman Bale Mon 28th May 2012 22:54 Elliott Hewitt, who is set to become Town’s first signing of the summer, is a player very much in the mould of fellow Welshman Gareth Bale, according to those who watched him during his time with Macclesfield. We understand that personal terms have been agreed with Hewitt and that the deal is likely to be confirmed on Tuesday or on his 18th birthday on Wednesday at the latest. |
Smith Skippers New Zealand to Victory Sun 27th May 2012 09:57 Town defender Tommy Smith skippered his New Zealand side to a 1-0 friendly victory over Honduras in Dallas overnight. Perth Glory’s Shane Smeltz netted the only goal just before half-time. |
Lewis Joins Cardiff Fri 25th May 2012 17:41 Former Peterborough keeper Joe Lewis has signed a contract with Cardiff City. The 24-year-old was a free agent having been released by Posh and as we reported earlier in the month had been sounded out by the Blues as well as the Bluebirds as Paul Jewell looks to bring in a new number one ahead of the start of the 2012/13 campaign. |
Smith Honoured to Skipper All Whites Thu 24th May 2012 07:46 Blues defender Tommy Smith said it was an “unbelievable honour” to captain New Zealand for the first time as he led his side to a 2-2 friendly draw with El Salvador in Houston overnight. The 22-year-old took the armband in the absence of regular skipper Ryan Nelsen and could soon be named the Tottenham man’s vice-captain and likely successor. |
Blues Linked With Move for Coventry Defender Thu 10th May 2012 09:37 Town are reported to have made a bid for Coventry City central defender Richard Keogh. The 25-year-old was previously with the Blues as an Academy schoolboy when he was also a Portman Road ballboy. |
Clegg: Academy is a Jewell Priority Tue 08th May 2012 17:03 Chief executive Simon Clegg insists that the Blues' Academy is amongst manager Paul Jewell’s priorities. The Town boss has been criticised for allowing a number of youngsters to leave the club over the last year and for not giving younger players such as Luke Hyam regular first team opportunities. |
Clegg: Martin Will Be Offered New Deal Fri 04th May 2012 12:11 Chief executive Simon Clegg says Town plan to offer midfielder Lee Martin a new contract this summer. The 25-year-old, who has said he’s keen to stay with Town and wants his future sorted sooner rather than later, has a year remaining on his current deal. |