Marshall a Doubt Fri 27th Dec 2002 12:59 Goalkeeper Andy Marshall is Joe Royle's biggest doubt ahead of Saturday's First Division clash with Walsall at Portman Road. Marshall took a heavy blow to his right leg near his ankle at Leicester and it is still very swollen. |
Leicester 1-2 Town Thu 26th Dec 2002 21:52 A dramatic last eight minutes at the Walker's Stadium saw Town come from behind to beat Leicester 2-1. The Foxes had gone ahead earlier in the second half via an inexplicable penalty converted by Paul Dickov. Thomas Gaardsøe and Darren Ambrose grabbed the goals as justice was ultimately done. |
Portsmouth 1-1 Town Sat 21st Dec 2002 18:30 An entertaining game at a foggy Fratton Park ended 1-1 after Pompey went one-up in the first half through Svetoslav Todorov before Thomas Gaardsøe headed an equaliser in the second period. Town did well enough to win the game a plethora of chances were wasted, particularly by Pablo Couñago while Chris Makin saw a red card late on. |
Two Miss Training Fri 20th Dec 2002 14:34 Town manager Joe Royle has included Jim Magilton in his squad despite the midfielder having missed training this week with a groin problem. Tommy Miller also missed training today but is still likely to be OK for the visit to Fratton Park on Saturday. |
Milton Column Online Thu 19th Dec 2002 15:17 Simon Milton's latest TWTD column is now up on the site. |
No Give-aways - Royle Tue 17th Dec 2002 14:51 Town manager Joe Royle says that Town will not be giving away their players during the January transfer window despite the difficult financial position. |
Town 4-2 Watford Sat 14th Dec 2002 18:41 Town picked up their first double of season with a 4-2 win against Watford at Portman Road. Two excellent first half goals from Tommy Miller and Richard Naylor put the Blues in the driving seat but a Tommy Smith goal gave Watford a second half lifeline. |
Venus Biggest Town Worry Thu 12th Dec 2002 14:55 Mark Venus will face a fitness test on his injured knee on Friday and is Joe Royle's biggest concern ahead of the visit of Watford. The central defender picked up a knock during the Rotherham game and missed out at Brighton on Wednesday. |
Town Toothless - Royle Wed 11th Dec 2002 11:07 Town manager Joe Royle condemned his side as toothless and passionless in the first half against Brighton and Hove Albion on Tuesday night. Only an improved second period display won a point against the lowly Seagulls. |
Royle Faces Old Mate Mon 09th Dec 2002 15:12 Town manager Joe Royle will be taking on one of his best friends in football when the Blues meet Brighton and Hove Albion at the Withdean Stadium on Tuesday night (7.45pm). Royle has been impressed with the job that Steve Coppell has done at Brighton since he took over but will be seeking to put an end to their recovery. |