Jewell: We Were Abject at Burnley Wed 21st Mar 2012 06:00 Blues boss Paul Jewell feels that Town’s performance during the 4-0 defeat to tonight’s opponents Burnley earlier in the season was even worse than the display in the 7-1 loss at Peterborough. An angry Town manager described his side as a “pub team” after their capitulation at Turf Moor. |
Jewell Holds Talks With Portsmouth's Ward Wed 21st Mar 2012 05:00 Town boss Paul Jewell has revealed that he held talks with one of his two Portsmouth targets on Sunday. TWTD understands that the player was versatile defender or midfielder Joel Ward, who was previously one of the three Pompey players the Blues tried to sign in January. |
Jewell: We Deserved Victory Sat 17th Mar 2012 17:57 Town boss Paul Jewell thought his side just about deserved their 3-2 home victory over Peterborough, despite the visitors having had the better of the first half. |
Town 3-2 Peterborough Sat 17th Mar 2012 17:04 Aaron Cresswell’s first goal for Town eventually saw the Blues to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Peterborough United at Portman Road. Grant Leadbitter put the Blues ahead but Tyrone Barnett made it 1-1 at the break. Daryl Murphy nodded the home side back in front, then Posh sub Emile Sinclair equalised, prior to Cresswell’s winner, which deflected in off Gabriel Zakuani. |
Jewell Confirms Interest in Peterborough Striker Sat 17th Mar 2012 09:24 Boss Paul Jewell has confirmed that Town were eyeing Peterborough striker Tyrone Barnett prior to his £1 million-plus move from Crawley to London Road last month. The Blues were understood to be close to making an offer for the 26-year-old during the January transfer window. |
Smith Looking Forward to Olympics Fri 16th Mar 2012 14:31 Tommy Smith hopes to be competing in the Olympic Games in London, although he will be unable to help New Zealand qualify in the coming days. |
Martin Set for Recall as Blues Face Peterborough Fri 16th Mar 2012 13:16 Boss Paul Jewell appears set to recall midfielder Lee Martin as the Blues look to lay to rest the ghost of August’s 7-1 defeat at London Road when Peterborough visit Portman Road on Saturday. The 25-year-old, sent off in that thrashing, was rested for last week’s game at Hull due to tiredness and concerns about the heavy surface at the KC Stadium. |
Smith Keen to Stay at Town Thu 15th Mar 2012 15:32 Town defender Tommy Smith is adamant he wants to remain at Portman Road after his current contract expires in the summer. |
Jewell: Fully Fit Squad for Peterborough Thu 15th Mar 2012 14:02 Town boss Paul Jewell has a fully fit squad to choose from ahead of Saturday’s home game against Peterborough United. Midfielder Grant Leadbitter is back in training after suffering a groin injury having scored both Blues goals in last Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Hull City. |
Edwards Agrees New Deal Thu 15th Mar 2012 06:54 Skipper Carlos Edwards has agreed to sign his new contract with the Blues. TWTD revealed that the 33-year-old had been offered new terms last Thursday. |