Barnsley 1-1 Town Sat 12th Feb 2011 17:14
A last-gasp Jacob Mellis goal prevented the Blues from claiming four league wins in a row for the first time since 2004. Sub Jason Scotland had put Town ahead with eight minutes left, only for the Barnsley midfielder to hit back seconds before the final whistle. |
Jewell: Confidence the Biggest Factor Sat 12th Feb 2011 08:24
Boss Paul Jewell says confidence was the big thing missing from the Town squad when he took over at Portman Road a month ago. The Blues manager believes that there’s no lack of ability amongst the players but that they had been affected by the poor run of results which led to former boss Roy Keane's departure. |
Jewell Waiting on Internationals Ahead of Barnsley Trip Fri 11th Feb 2011 12:05
Blues boss Paul Jewell was still waiting to hear whether all his international players had come through their games unscathed at Thursday’s press conference ahead of Saturday’s game at Barnsley. Linchpin defender Gareth McAuley, Darren O’Dea and Connor Wickham were back and OK, but Hungarian pair Tamás Priskin and Márton Fülöp, and Canadian Jaime Peters had not yet returned to Portman Road. |
Norris After Three-Year Deal With Town Mon 07th Feb 2011 08:52
Skipper David Norris says the reason he turned down the new Town contract which was on offer at the end of last year was down to its length rather than him wanting more money. The former Plymouth man, whose current terms are up in the summer, says there has been no new progress towards sealing a deal. |
Town 3-0 Sheffield United Sat 05th Feb 2011 17:40
Goals from Damien Delaney, David Norris and a stunning third from Connor Wickham saw the Blues to a 3-0 victory over nine-man Sheffield United. Delaney put Town in front with a header in a very poor first half with Norris adding the second after the break. Grant Leadbitter missed a penalty before Wickham brilliantly ran from his own half to seal the win, prior to Robert Kozluk and Lee Williamson receiving red cards within a minute during the closing stages. |
Jewell Looking for Three League Wins in a Row Against Struggling Blades Fri 04th Feb 2011 14:10
Town will be looking to win three league games in a row for the first time since the end of the 2008/09 season when Sheffield United visit Portman Road on Saturday. Manager Paul Jewell will hope his side’s growing confidence will see them to a victory over the struggling Blades. |
Palace Could Target Town Duo Again Fri 04th Feb 2011 13:19
Crystal Palace boss Dougie Freedman says he could try to sign Town duo David Norris and Damien Delaney in the summer. The Blues rebuffed a joint £800,000 offer from the Eagles for the pair on Monday. |
Delaney: I'd Love to Stay But I've Had No Contract Offer Fri 04th Feb 2011 08:42
Defender Damien Delaney says he’d love to stay with the Blues beyond the end of his contract in the summer, but as yet has not been offered a new deal. Manager Paul Jewell has told the Irishman that he doesn’t want him to leave and that it is up to the 29-year-old to impress him enough to win new terms during the remaining months of the season. |
Hair Raising Fundraising at Portman Road Thu 03rd Feb 2011 09:37
Town are supporting the Sue Ryder Febru-hairy campaign by encouraging supporters to be creative with their hairstyles when the Blues take on Sheffield United at Portman Road on Saturday. Sue Ryder — The Chantry is one of the club’s nominated charities this season. |
Out-of-Contract Norris Targeting More Goals Thu 03rd Feb 2011 09:08
Skipper David Norris is looking for more goals having netted his eighth of the season to grab Tuesday’s 2-1 victory at Derby County. Norris, who was one of the players whose contract is coming to an end who met with boss Paul Jewell last week, has now equalled the total managed by last season’s top scorer Jon Walters. |
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