Another Loanee Possible Mon 20th Oct 2003 14:41 Town manager Joe Royle says that he could look to the loan market to replace crocked midfielder Alan Mahon. The Irishman is expected to be out for up to six weeks with the hamstring injury he picked up against Stoke on Saturday. |
Town Name 17 for Palace Mon 20th Oct 2003 13:04 Blues' boss Joe Royle has named a squad of 17 for the trip to Crystal Palace on Tuesday night. Young midfielder Matt Bloomfield comes into the party as cover for skipper Jim Magilton. |
Joe: Luck Was on Our Side Sat 18th Oct 2003 21:50 Town boss Joe Royle admitted that luck was on his team's side when Keith Andrews' late effort struck both posts, however he felt his team deserved their 1-0 victory. |
Town 1-0 Stoke City Sat 18th Oct 2003 21:33 Matt Richards' first half goal was enough to beat Stoke City and give the Blues their seventh win in eight games. In truth it should have been more comfortable, Pablo Couñago missed a number of opportunities while Georges Santos had a second half header cleared off the line. Late on there was a scare when a Keith Andrews effort hit both of Kelvin Davis' posts. |
Miller Added to Squad Fri 17th Oct 2003 15:24 Midfielder Tommy Miller has been added to the squad for Stoke after coming through a week's training. Miller has been out of the side since the West Ham match at the end of August with a knee tendon injury. |
Santos Again a Doubt Mon 13th Oct 2003 14:01 Georges Santos is again Joe Royle's big worry ahead of Tuesday's home game with Burnley. The centre-half is currently feeling pain from both groin areas and is rated 50-50 by the Blues' boss. |
Bradford 0-1 Town Sat 11th Oct 2003 20:13 An Alan Mahon strike just before half-time was enough to give the Blues their second away win of the season. Despite a panicky last 15 minutes, Town ought to have won far more comfortably, a host of chances going begging including a second half Pablo Couñago penalty. |
Miller Puts Off Op Fri 10th Oct 2003 14:49 Town midfielder Tommy Miller is putting off a jaw operation until the summer so he can get back to action with the Blues. The 24-year-old is currently on the sidelines with a knee problem but is expected to return to Joe Royle's squad soon. |
Santos a Doubt for Town Thu 09th Oct 2003 13:45 Town boss Joe Royle is sweating on the fitness of central defender Georges Santos ahead of Saturday's trip to Bradford City. Santos limped out of Thursday training with a groin problem, adding to Town's lengthy injury list. |
Makin Comeback Blow Thu 09th Oct 2003 08:57 Full-back Chris Makin's return to action in the reserves lasted just 28 minutes as he hobbled off as the Town second string lost 3-0 at home to Charlton Athletic. |