Keane Tight-Lipped on Keeper Murphy Fri 14th Aug 2009 11:03 Blues boss Roy Keane has refused to confirm nor deny that Bohemians keeper Brian Murphy is set to join the Blues, as first reported yesterday by TWTD. The Town manager also failed to rule out Sunderland’s Daryl Murphy moving to Portman Road and confirmed that he is looking for a replacement for the injured David Norris. |
Shrewsbury 3-3 Town AET (2-4 on Pens) Tue 11th Aug 2009 23:56 Town won only their second ever penalty shoot-out and their first in 18 years as they eventually defeated Shrewsbury at the Prostar Stadium. The game had ended 3-3 with Connor Wickham (2) and Alan Quinn scoring for the Blues, but Town ran out 4-2 winners from the spot. |
Hyam and Murray Named in Young Squad for Shrewsbury Trip Mon 10th Aug 2009 18:06 Town boss Roy Keane has named a very young provisional squad for Tuesday evening’s Carling Cup first round tie at Shrewsbury (KO 7.45pm). Academy duo Luke Hyam (pictured) and Ronan Murray are perhaps the most surprising names included, alongside the likes of Reggie Lambe, Jack Ainsley, Troy Brown, Ian McLoughlin and Shane O’Connor. |
Town 3-1 Real Valladolid Sat 01st Aug 2009 08:16 Town came from behind to defeat Real Valladolid 3-1 at Portman Road. Javier Baraja put the visitors in front from the spot, but Pim Balkestein, Connor Wickham and a Luis Prieto own goal took the Blues to their win in the second half. |
Reserves Draw at Chelmsford Thu 30th Jul 2009 00:09 A young Town reserve side including several trialists was denied a victory by a last minute penalty at Chelmsford on Wednesday evening. Ronan Murray put the Blues ahead in the second half before Jamie Hand netted from the spot with the final kick of the game. |
Fab's Big Day Finally Arrives Fri 24th Jul 2009 19:00 Testimonial man Fabian Wilnis says he can't wait for his big day to finally come. Saturday sees the Dutchman's long-awaited testimonial with a first team game against Colchester (KO 2pm) and a half-time mini-match involving Town greats of the past. |
Reserves Net Seven at Clacton Thu 23rd Jul 2009 21:58 Town's reserves went goal crazy against Clacton at the Rush Green Bowl on Wednesday evening. Shane O'Connor scored twice, while Jaime Peters, Ed Upson, Kevin Lisbie, Reggie Lambe and David Cawley netted once each |
Lisbie in Squad for Clacton Thu 23rd Jul 2009 16:38 Town have named striker Kevin Lisbie in the squad for tonight's reserve game at Clacton (KO 7.45pm). The former Colchester and Charlton man is joined at the Rush Green Bowl by fellow first teamer Jaime Peters. |
Murray Hits Hat-trick as U18s Win at Southwold Wed 22nd Jul 2009 22:07 Striker Ronan Murray hit a first half hat-trick as Town's U18s won their annual friendly against Sole Bay United 6-0 on a windy Southwold Common. Tom Eastman, Jamie Griffiths and a Sole Bay defender completed the scoring. |
Town Lose at Cork Sun 19th Jul 2009 19:07 Goals from Faz Kuduzovic and Davin O'Neill saw Roy Keane's return home end in a 2-0 defeat to Cork City. The Blues should have been ahead in the first half but Cork keeper Dan Connor made fine saves from Connor Wickham and Jon Stead. |