Contract Takes Pressure Off Hyam Fri 03rd Feb 2012 08:29 Blues boss Paul Jewell says Luke Hyam’s new one-year contract will take a bit of pressure off the 20-year-old midfielder. Hyam put pen to paper on the deal taking him up to the end of June 2013 earlier in the week. |
O'Connor Joins Cork Thu 02nd Feb 2012 11:34 Former Blues left-back or left midfielder Shane O’Connor has joined his hometown club Cork City. O’Connor, who hit out at Town boss Paul Jewell in a Twitter outburst last night, had his contract at Portman Road terminated by mutual consent earlier in the month and had been interesting Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers in addition to the Leesiders and a number of English sides. |
Jewell Wants More Magic Portman Road Nights Thu 02nd Feb 2012 09:11 Blues boss Paul Jewell wants to see more “magic” Portman Road nights like Tuesday’s 5-1 thrashing of Championship leaders West Ham United. The Town manager was delighted with his side’s performance and the atmosphere created by the club’s support. |
Town 5-1 West Ham Tue 31st Jan 2012 21:49 Town recorded their first double of the season with a form book-shredding 5-1 victory over Championship leaders West Ham at Portman Road. Michael Chopra opened the scoring in the third minute, Daryl Murphy adding the second in a frantic period before the break in which Jack Collison pulled one back for the Hammers and Lee Martin made it 3-1 from the spot. In the second half, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas netted the night’s best goal, a low 35-yard strike which beat Robert Green off his post, then added the fifth in the final moments. |
Two Changes for Town Tue 31st Jan 2012 19:20 Town boss Paul Jewell has made two changes from the side which lost 3-1 at Leeds 10 days ago. Suspended keeper Alex McCarthy is replaced by Arran Lee-Barrett, while Michael Chopra takes over from Jason Scotland up front. |
Town Looking for Double Over League Leaders Tue 31st Jan 2012 13:23 Town will be looking to complete their first double of the season when Championship leaders West Ham visit Portman Road this evening. Paul Jewell's Blues beat the Hammers 1-0 at Upton Park during their six-game unbeaten run earlier in the season. |
Leddy In Ireland Squad Tue 31st Jan 2012 09:21 Academy midfielder Jonny Leddy has been named in the Republic of Ireland U17 squad for a training camp in Portugal from February 4th-10th. |
Stevenson Relieved to Leave Hearts Troubles Behind Tue 31st Jan 2012 08:19 Ipswich new boy Ryan Stevenson has spoken of his relief at leaving Hearts and revealed the full extent of the Scottish club’s problem with regular late payment of wages. |
Portsmouth Players Not Paid Mon 30th Jan 2012 17:44 Portsmouth’s players have been told they will not be paid their monthly wages, according to reports this afternoon. The situation could have a bearing on whether the Blues are successful in landing some or all of their three Pompey targets — keeper Stephen Henderson, central defender Jason Pearce (pictured) and defender or midfielder Joel Ward. |
Stevenson Had Other Options Mon 30th Jan 2012 16:16 Town boss Paul Jewell has revealed new signing Ryan Stevenson chose the Blues ahead of a number of other clubs - including Championship sides - some offering longer term deals prior to agreeing to an initial 18-month contract at Portman Road on Saturday. The Blues agreed a £50,000 fee with Hearts on Friday with the 27-year-old’s contract including an option to extend his deal in the summer. |