Jewell: Blackburn Opener Big Test for Youngsters Fri 17th Aug 2012 09:41
Blues boss Paul Jewell admits that Saturday’s opening Championship game of the season at home to Blackburn Rovers will be a “huge test” for his young side (KO 3pm). The Town manager was pleased with his team’s performance as they beat League Two Bristol Rovers in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday but expects a far greater challenge to be presented by the recently relegated Lancastrians. |
Jewell Looking Forward to First Game Under Portman Road Lights Tue 08th Mar 2011 11:58
Boss Paul Jewell is looking forward to his first game under the Portman Road floodlights but says he expects Reading to prove to be tough opponents (KO 7.45pm). Town are definitely without Mark Kennedy and Colin Healy, while a couple of unnamed players were facing fitness tests this morning. |
Reading 1-0 Town Tue 28th Sep 2010 22:12
Town fell to their first away defeat of the season as Reading sub Simon Church netted in the 86th minute with his first touch to give his side a 1-0 victory in a game which ended 10 v 10. The Blues ought to have been in front by half-time with Jason Scotland missing when through on goal, while Luke Hyam and Reading’s Matt Mills saw red for second bookable offences in the second half. |
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. |
Middlesbrough 1-3 Town Sat 07th Aug 2010 16:07
Goals from Tommy Smith, Tamas Priskin and Jon Stead saw Town come behind to win 3-1 at Championship favourites Boro having been a goal down at half-time. Despite Scott McDonald putting the home side in front in the first half, the Blues were the better side throughout and the result hardly flattered Roy Keane’s men. |
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. |
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. |
Reuser Doubt for Gills Thu 27th Mar 2003 15:01
Martijn Reuser is Joe Royle's only new injury worry ahead of Saturday's visit to Gillingham. The Dutchman has missed training on Thursday due to a blow to his foot sustained in the Reading game which he aggravated during the 2-2 draw with Brighton. |
Striker Still Sought Wed 06th Nov 2002 09:32
Town manager Joe Royle is still negotiating to bring a striker to Portman Road and has suggested the player he is after plays for a club still in Europe, leading to speculation that Arsenal's Francis Jeffers may be the man. |
Town 0-1 Man Utd Sat 27th Apr 2002 21:05
A scandalous penalty in first half injury time condemned Town to a 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Manchester United. Dutch striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy collapsed to the ground as a cross flew in from the United right with Titus Bramble in attention. |
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