Doncaster Rovers 3-3 Town Sat 19th Sep 2009 18:00 Town came within seven minutes of grabbing their first league won of the season but Roy Keane’s former Manchester United team-mate Quinton Fortune netted a late equaliser for Doncaster Rovers at the Keepmoat Stadium. Earlier, the home side had gone ahead twice via Waide Fairhurst and Martin Woods with the Blues hitting back and getting in front through Jack Colback, Tamás Priskin and Lee Martin. |
McAuley Out and Duo Doubts for Doncaster Trip Fri 18th Sep 2009 12:50 Town go into Saturday’s game at Doncaster Rovers still looking for their first win of the season and with Gareth McAuley suspended and with fitness doubts over new signings Carlos Edwards and Liam Rosenior. |
Town Still Chasing Loanee Fri 18th Sep 2009 10:51 Manager Roy Keane says Town owner and chairman Marcus Evans is continuing talks regarding bringing a loan player to the club but was unable to announce any progress at Friday’s pre-match press conference. Last week, the Blues boss revealed that he was targeting two loan players. |
Keane to Make One or Two Changes for Forest Clash Tue 15th Sep 2009 07:57 Town boss Roy Keane says he’s likely to make one or two changes for Tuesday’s home game against Nottingham Forest, the club where he started his professional playing career. The Blues have no new injuries as they continue to look for their first Championship victory of the season. |
Keane Slams Defending Sat 12th Sep 2009 22:51 Boss Roy Keane slammed his side’s defending after the Blues’ 3-1 defeat at Middlesbrough. Town again conceded soft goals, all but gifting the home side the victory. |
Middlesbrough 3-1 Town Sat 12th Sep 2009 16:54 Town remain without a league victory and remain second bottom of the table after a 3-1 defeat at Middlesbrough. Jon Walters netted an injury time penalty for the Blues after Gary O’Neil and Jeremie Aliadiere (2) had put the home side into an unassailable lead. |
Three Could Make Their Debuts at Boro Fri 11th Sep 2009 14:30 Town could give debuts to new signings Grant Leadbitter, Liam Rosenior and Carlos Edwards when the take on Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday. Edwards is the least likely of the three to start as he isn’t due back from international duty with Trinidad and Tobago until this evening. |
Reserves 0-0 Colchester United Wed 09th Sep 2009 16:44 A young Town reserves side drew 0-0 with a much more experienced Colchester second string at Portman Road this afternoon. Ed Upson went closest to scoring for the Blues, while Steven Gillespie missed the game’s best chance for the U’s. |
Keane Lands Long-Time Target Wed 02nd Sep 2009 15:30 Chief executive Simon Clegg revealed that new midfield recruit Grant Leadbitter was one of the first players manager Roy Keane hoped to sign when he move to Town back in April. The Blues formally announced the signings of Leadbitter and Carlos Edwards and the season-long loan of Liam Rosenior at a Portman Road press conference at lunchtime. |
Town 1-1 Preston North End Sat 29th Aug 2009 18:39 Town were foiled in their attempt to grab all three points as 10-man Preston succeeded in securing a 1-1 draw. The visitors went ahead through Ross Wallace but had Callum Davidson sent off for handball just before the break, Jon Walters having his resultant penalty saved but following up to net the rebound. |