Jewell: We Deserved Victory Sat 17th Mar 2012 17:57 Town boss Paul Jewell thought his side just about deserved their 3-2 home victory over Peterborough, despite the visitors having had the better of the first half. |
Town 3-2 Peterborough Sat 17th Mar 2012 17:04 Aaron Cresswell’s first goal for Town eventually saw the Blues to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Peterborough United at Portman Road. Grant Leadbitter put the Blues ahead but Tyrone Barnett made it 1-1 at the break. Daryl Murphy nodded the home side back in front, then Posh sub Emile Sinclair equalised, prior to Cresswell’s winner, which deflected in off Gabriel Zakuani. |
Jewell Confirms Interest in Peterborough Striker Sat 17th Mar 2012 09:24 Boss Paul Jewell has confirmed that Town were eyeing Peterborough striker Tyrone Barnett prior to his £1 million-plus move from Crawley to London Road last month. The Blues were understood to be close to making an offer for the 26-year-old during the January transfer window. |
Smith Looking Forward to Olympics Fri 16th Mar 2012 14:31 Tommy Smith hopes to be competing in the Olympic Games in London, although he will be unable to help New Zealand qualify in the coming days. |
Martin Set for Recall as Blues Face Peterborough Fri 16th Mar 2012 13:16 Boss Paul Jewell appears set to recall midfielder Lee Martin as the Blues look to lay to rest the ghost of August’s 7-1 defeat at London Road when Peterborough visit Portman Road on Saturday. The 25-year-old, sent off in that thrashing, was rested for last week’s game at Hull due to tiredness and concerns about the heavy surface at the KC Stadium. |
Smith Keen to Stay at Town Thu 15th Mar 2012 15:32 Town defender Tommy Smith is adamant he wants to remain at Portman Road after his current contract expires in the summer. |
Jewell: Fully Fit Squad for Peterborough Thu 15th Mar 2012 14:02 Town boss Paul Jewell has a fully fit squad to choose from ahead of Saturday’s home game against Peterborough United. Midfielder Grant Leadbitter is back in training after suffering a groin injury having scored both Blues goals in last Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Hull City. |
Edwards Agrees New Deal Thu 15th Mar 2012 06:54 Skipper Carlos Edwards has agreed to sign his new contract with the Blues. TWTD revealed that the 33-year-old had been offered new terms last Thursday. |
Hull City 2-2 Town Sat 10th Mar 2012 17:20 Grant Leadbitter netted two goals in four second half minutes as the Blues came from behind to draw 2-2 at Hull City. The former skipper converted a penalty and then hammered home from the edge of the box after Robbie Brady and Robert Koren had looked to have won the game for the home side. |
Hutchings Looking for More of the Same From Youngsters at Hull Fri 09th Mar 2012 12:43 Assistant boss Chris Hutchings has challenged Town’s younger players to keep showing they’re worth their shirts when the Blues take on Hull City at the KC Stadium on Saturday. The likes of Tommy Smith, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and Andy Drury, older but inexperienced in the Championship, have been keeping senior players such as Ibrahima Sonko, Lee Bowyer and, prior to his suspension, Jimmy Bullard on the bench. |