Watford 1-0 Town Sat 17th Feb 2007 19:55 Ten-man Town will count themselves unlucky to have exited the FA Cup 1-0 at Watford. The Blues dominated the first half but had George O'Callaghan harshly sent off on 45, however Town, who hit the bar twice and had a goal ruled out continued to impress, but succumbed to an 87th minute sucker punch. |
De Vos Could Return Fri 16th Feb 2007 13:45 Boss Jim Magilton has his options limited by injury, suspension and unavailability ahead of Town's first FA Cup fifth round tie in 11 years. The Blues travel to Watford with their attacking options stretched, but hoping that skipper Jason De Vos could return to the defence. |
Klug: Peters Could Stay Mon 12th Feb 2007 10:07 First team coach Bryan Klug says Jaime Peters has a good chance of being granted a new work permit if he continues his recent form. The Canadian's current permit is up in June and with his appearances at both club and international level having been limited, there were concerns that the 19-year-old's spell at Portman Road might come to an end. |
Wilnis Fit But Two Banned Fri 09th Feb 2007 11:53 Full-back-turned-central defender Fabian Wilnis is expected to be fit enough to face Leicester City at Portman Road on Saturday. However, the Blues are without the suspended Alan Lee and Gary Roberts. |
Reserves at Southend Mon 05th Feb 2007 12:07 Released academy defender Luke Webster will be in action against his old team-mates today when Town's second string travel to Southend (Roots Hall, KO 2pm). Last month TWTD reported that Webster would not be offered a professional contract by the Blues. |
Price Drops Out Sun 04th Feb 2007 19:10 Three Town players joined up with international squads ahead of matches in midweek. However, keeper Lewis Price has already dropped out of the Wales squad due to injury. |
Crystal Palace 2-0 Town Sat 03rd Feb 2007 20:56 Goals from Leon Cort and Paul Ifill condemned the Blues to a 2-0 defeat at Crystal Palace. Town had the better of the first half, but again conceded goals from corners and lost their way as the game progressed, despite Palace's Tom Soares seeing red for a violent challenge on Dan Harding. |
Jim Surprised Sat 27th Jan 2007 19:06 Town boss Jim Magilton admitted surprise that Swansea left star man Lee Trundle on the bench for Saturday's fourth round FA Cup tie. The Blues ran out 1-0 winners via a penalty Swans boss Kenny Jackett felt was “harsh”. |
Town 1-0 Swansea City Sat 27th Jan 2007 18:50 Former Cardiff City striker Alan Lee netted a second half penalty to give the Blues a 1-0 victory over Swansea City and send Town through to the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 1996. The spotkick was awarded after Jaime Peters was pulled back by Tom Williams. |
Jim Short on Defenders Fri 26th Jan 2007 13:43 Town manager Jim Magilton has limited defensive options ahead of Saturday's home FA Cup fourth round tie against Swansea City. The Blues are without Jason De Vos (cracked metatarsal), Alex Bruce, David Wright (both suspended) and Ian Miller (cup-tied). |