Charlton 3-1 Town Sat 08th Dec 2007 19:13 Town's run of away games without a win increased to 15 as they fell to a 3-1 defeat at Charlton. The Blues were awful in a first half in which the Addicks scored three times through Darren Ambrose (2) and Chris Iwelumo. Town improved after the break, Pablo Couñago scoring, while Alan Lee missed a penalty. |
Flu Strikes Town Squad Fri 07th Dec 2007 11:57 Town's preparations for Saturday's trip to Charlton have been disrupted by a flu bug which has hit several members of the squad, as well as boss Jim Magilton. Defender Fabian Wilnis, who was set to return in place of the injured Alex Bruce, and midfielder Gavin Williams are amongst those affected. |
Incredible Comeback by U18s at QPR Wed 05th Dec 2007 21:16 Town's U18s staged an incredible comeback in the last 10 minutes to defeat QPR 5-3 at Loftus Road in the third round of the FA Youth Cup. The young Blues were 3-1 down with 10 minutes left but went goal crazy to cement their place in round four, Jordan Rhodes grabbing a hat-trick. |
Bristol City 2-0 Town Wed 05th Dec 2007 00:34 Town's away woe continued with a 2-0 defeat at Bristol City. Marvin Elliott lashed in a stunning early strike, then Alex Bruce conceded a penalty for handball, which was converted by Bradley Orr. The result flattered the home side with the Blues spurning chance after chance in the second half. |
Town 0-0 Barnsley Sat 01st Dec 2007 18:58 Town's home win run remained at 12 games after Barnsley held the Blues to a 0-0 draw. Gavin Williams came closest to breaking the deadlock with a second half freekick which Tykes' keeper Heinz Müller superbly tipped over the bar. |
Jim to Make Changes for Barnsley Visit Fri 30th Nov 2007 11:24 Boss Jim Magilton has hinted that he may make one or two changes when the Blues take on Barnsley at Portman Road on Saturday. The Town manager may recall Gavin Williams into the starting line-up, the Welshman having been rested against Southampton on Tuesday. |
Walters a Doubt for Southampton Visit Mon 26th Nov 2007 11:48 Star of the season so far Jon Walters has emerged as an injury doubt ahead of Tuesday's home game with Southampton (KO 7.45pm). The striker-turned-midfielder hurt his groin in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Cardiff. |
Cardiff City 1-0 Town Sat 24th Nov 2007 15:32 Town's run of away games without a win reached 13 as Cardiff defeated the Blues 1-0 at Ninian Park. Despite hitting the post in the opening minute, Town rarely looked like scoring and Paul Parry's first half goal proved to be the winner. |
Williams Returns at Cardiff Fri 23rd Nov 2007 14:23 Gavin Williams is in the Town squad for the first time for Saturday's game at Cardiff City having missed the first three months of the season after damaging ankle ligaments in the pre-season friendly with Panathinaikos. Billy Clarke and Owen Garvan are also included after thigh and calf injuries respectively. |
Bruce Honoured to Captain Irish Mon 19th Nov 2007 22:04 Defender Alex Bruce says captaining the Republic of Ireland B team against Scotland in Tuesday's friendly at Airdrie is an honour and hopes that skippering the side will help him progress towards becoming a regular at full international level. |