Keane Confirms Derry Was Close to Joining Town Fri 22nd Oct 2010 07:00 Boss Roy Keane has confirmed that QPR midfielder Shaun Derry was close to joining the Blues in the summer. TWTD was first to reveal that Town were targeting the 32-year-old then-Crystal Palace captain when he was about to become a free agent back in May. |
Watford 2-1 Town Tue 19th Oct 2010 21:49 Skipper David Norris netted his fifth goal of the season but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Blues from falling to a 2-1 defeat at Watford. Town had been the better side up to a two-goal Hornets salvo just before the break and got back on top in the closing stages after Norris’s goal but were unable to grab the equaliser. |
Keeper Murphy Set to Return at Watford Tue 19th Oct 2010 11:03 TWTD understands that keeper Brian Murphy will return to the Town side when the Blues face Watford at Vicarage Road this evening (KO 7.45pm). Regular first choice Márton Fülöp is set to miss out having picked up a knock during Saturday’s home defeat to Coventry. |
Town 1-2 Coventry Sat 16th Oct 2010 17:09 Jason Scotland scored his fourth goal for the Blues since his move from Wigan but it wasn’t enough to prevent Town from falling to a 2-1 home defeat to Coventry City. The visitors, previously without a win at Portman Road since 1994, were ahead through Clive Platt at half-time and went further in front via a Lukas Jutkiewicz penalty before Scotland pulled one back for the Blues, who pressed for an equaliser without success. |
Keane's Dilemma on Duo Ahead of Coventry Clash Fri 15th Oct 2010 16:50 Town boss Roy Keane has to decide whether to recall skipper David Norris and youngster Luke Hyam after their one-match bans when Coventry City visit Portman Road on Saturday afternoon. The Blues will be without defender Darren O’Dea, who has undergone a knee operation and is out for six weeks. |
Squads Announced for Legends Clash Wed 13th Oct 2010 10:49 Colchester United have announced the squads for Sunday’s game between the U’s and Town Legends at the Weston Homes Community Stadium (KO 3.30pm). The clubs’ stars of the past are augmented by six supporters who won auctions for places in their team’s squad plus another fan who will manage their side. |
Mattock Yet Again Linked With Town Mon 11th Oct 2010 11:28 West Brom left-back Joe Mattock has yet again been linked with a loan move to the Blues. The former Leicester man, who is currently out of action with a thigh injury, has been repeatedly mentioned in connection with Town, most recently last week. |
U18s at West Ham Fri 08th Oct 2010 09:37 Town’s U18s will be in action against West Ham at their Little Heath training ground on Saturday morning (KO 11am). |
McAuley: Italy Can Be Beaten Fri 08th Oct 2010 09:17 Linchpin Town defender Gareth McAuley says his Blues team-mate Tommy Smith has told him that Northern Ireland are capable of beating Italy in their Euro 2012 qualifier at Windsor Park this evening (Sky Sports One, 7pm). Smith’s New Zealand drew 1-1 with the Azzurri at the World Cup in South Africa as the then-holders crashed out at the group stage. |
Keane Happy to See His Players Win International Calls Thu 07th Oct 2010 09:58 Boss Roy Keane says he’s not one of those managers who withdraws players from international squads at the drop of a hat. Keane says he’s pleased to see members of his Town side getting recognition from their countries. |