Jewell Looking for Town to Bounce Back in Front of Cameras Fri 19th Aug 2011 16:27
Town boss Paul Jewell is looking for his side to bounce back to form when they visit Peterborough United for this season’s first live TV game on Saturday evening (Sky Sports Two 5pm, KO 5.20pm). Despite their poor home performances, the Blues’ only away trip so far this campaign yielded a 3-0 opening day win at Bristol City. |
Jewell: My Decision on Grant Tue 16th Aug 2011 08:15
Town boss Paul Jewell says he’s the man who will decide whether the Blues choose to accept any future offers for captain Grant Leadbitter. The Blues manager wants to keep hold of his new skipper, the subject of a rejected Portsmouth bid, but concedes that if a new contract can’t be agreed, the 25-year-old could move on. |
Jewell Confirms Portsmouth Bid for Leadbitter Mon 15th Aug 2011 09:50
Town boss Paul Jewell has confirmed that the Blues have received an offer from Portsmouth for skipper Grant Leadbitter. TWTD was first to reveal Pompey’s interest in the 25-year-old midfielder last Thursday. |
Leadbitter Set for New Deal Offer as Contract Talks Begin Sat 13th Aug 2011 08:55
Town boss Paul Jewell says the Blues have received no bid for skipper Grant Leadbitter and says the club are set to speak to the midfielder regarding a new contract. Chief executive Simon Clegg has revealed that talks have already begun with some of the players who, like Leadbitter, have terms which are up next summer. |
Jewell Looking to Get Back to Winning Ways Against Hull Fri 12th Aug 2011 12:46
Town boss Paul Jewell is determined to get back to winning ways after last week’s impressive 3-0 victory at Bristol City was followed by a disappointing midweek Carling Cup exit to Northampton. The Blues manager has injury problems at centre-half with Ãvar ingimarsson ruled out with a thigh injury and Damien Delaney having returned to training yesterday after turning his ankle at Ashton Gate. |
Andrews Signing Sets Up Leadbitter Exit to Pompey Thu 11th Aug 2011 22:38
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Keith Andrews will complete his loan move to Town tomorrow in time to make his debut against his former club Hull City on Saturday. TWTD understands that the 30-year-old Irishman’s recruitment is set to trigger skipper Grant Leadbitter’s departure to Portsmouth. |
Clegg: Town Targeting Two Tue 02nd Aug 2011 12:20
Town chief executive Simon Clegg says the Blues are trying to complete the signings of two more players before Saturday’s season opener at Bristol City. The loan signing of Blackburn midfielder Keith Andrews is one of those deals, while the second is likely to be another central defender. |
Town Announce Squad Numbers Thu 28th Jul 2011 17:58
Town have announced the squad numbers for the season ahead. Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been handed Connor Wickham’s old number nine, while new loan keeper David Stockdale will wear his lucky number 13 with no one taking Brian Murphy’s old number one shirt. |
Jewell Hoping for Goals from Bowyer Mon 11th Jul 2011 19:09
Blues boss Paul Jewell says he’s looking for new signing Lee Bowyer to add to his side’s midfield goal threat this season. Skipper David Norris left at the end of last season having top scored with 11 goals. |
Wickham Back at Town to Say Goodbyes Fri 01st Jul 2011 15:26
Ex-Town striker Connor Wickham was back at Playford Road today to say his goodbyes to his former team-mates as they began their preparations for the 2011/12 campaign. The 18-year-old joined Sunderland in a deal which will ultimately rise to more than £12 million earlier this week. |
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