Keane Praise for Norris and Murphy Wed 25th Aug 2010 09:33 Town manager Roy Keane again had praise for new skipper David Norris after the midfielder fired in his fourth goal of the season to seal the Blues’ 1-0 Carling Cup win at Crewe in extra time. Keane was also delighted with keeper Brian Murphy’s performance on his return to the side. |
Crewe 0-1 Town (AET) Tue 24th Aug 2010 22:26 Skipper David Norris was Town’s saviour once again as his extra time goal saw the Blues to a 1-0 Carling Cup victory over Crewe at Gresty Road. Norris struck in the 102nd minute to put Roy Keane’s side into the third round. |
Scotland Set for Debut From Bench at Crewe Tue 24th Aug 2010 09:10 New Town signing Jason Scotland will make his Town debut as a sub this evening in the Blues’ Carling Cup second round tie at Crewe. The former Wigan man, who signed yesterday for a fee of £750,000, is yet to play a full 90 minutes this season. |
Keane Waiting on Edwards Ahead of Palace Trip Fri 20th Aug 2010 14:08 Town boss Roy Keane is waiting on the fitness of midfielder Carlos Edwards ahead of Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace. The Trinidadian is close to a return from his groin injury, but Grant Leadbitter is set to miss out due to the ankle problem he sustained in last week’s 1-1 home draw with Burnley. |
O'Dea Deal Done Tue 17th Aug 2010 19:13 Town have completed the loan signing of Celtic defender Darren O'Dea until January. Bhoys boss Neil Lennon first revealed that the 23-year-old was set for Portman Road on Saturday. |
Norris Proud to Be Captain Mon 16th Aug 2010 15:23 New skipper David Norris says he is proud to have been given the Blues’ armband in the wake of the bust-up between manager Roy Keane and former captain Jon Walters. Norris has already scored three goals this season, including a backheel in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Burnley. |
Keane Happy With Four-Point Haul Mon 16th Aug 2010 08:51 Town manager Roy Keane says he’s happy enough with his side’s haul of four points from their first two league games. The Blues beat Middlesbrough away last weekend, before drawing 1-1 at home to Burnley on Saturday. |
Town 1-1 Burnley Sat 14th Aug 2010 17:08 Clarke Carlisle netted an injury time equaliser for 10-man Burnley as the Blues began their home campaign with a 1-1 draw. Town looked to have won the match when new captain David Norris backheeled home from inches out four minutes from time. |
Walters Stripped of Captaincy Fri 13th Aug 2010 21:27 Wantaway wideman Jon Walters is understood to have been stripped of the captaincy and dropped for Saturday’s first home game of the season against Burnley. Boss Roy Keane hinted that the midfielder or striker, who is interesting Stoke and another Premier League club, might not be his captain this weekend at Thursday’s press conference. |
Keane Sweating on Hyam's Fitness Ahead of Burnley Clash Fri 13th Aug 2010 14:25 Boss Roy Keane is sweating on the fitness of 18-year-old midfielder Luke Hyam ahead of Burnley’s visit to Portman Road for the Blues’ first home game of the season on Saturday. Town could give debuts to new loanee Andros Townsend and summer signing from Sunderland Conor Hourihane, while striker Ronan Murray could make his league bow having scored in the Carling Cup at Exeter. |