Luton 2-0 TownSat 28th Jul 2012 17:09 A headed goal from a set piece in each half from Hungarian centre-half Janos Kovacs consigned the Blues to a 2-0 friendly defeat at Luton. Michael Chopra came closest to scoring for the Blues when his first half header struck the post.
Braintree 0-1 Town XITue 24th Jul 2012 21:38 Nathan Ellington netted his first goal of pre-season as a Town XI beat Blue Square Bet Premier side Braintree 1-0 at Cressing Road. The home team will feel themselves unlucky not to have got something from the game having had the better of the chances and with Ellington’s 25-yard second-half strike having taken a big deflection.
Jewell to Split Squad for This Week's FriendliesSat 21st Jul 2012 10:59 Town boss Paul Jewell says he’ll mix his squad up for this week’s two friendlies against Blue Square Bet Premier sides Braintree and Cambridge. Town take on the Essex club on Tuesday at their Amlin Stadium (KO 7.45pm) and the U’s on Wednesday (KO 7.45pm).
Town Stars Watch Celebs Win at Mason's Football Fun DaySun 08th Jul 2012 21:15 Town stars Michael Chopra, Josh Carson and Joe Whight were amongst 300 people to attend Mason’s Football Fun Day at Ipswich Wanderers’ SEH Sports Ground earlier this afternoon. Former Blue Fabian Wilnis and TWTD’s Phil were part of a Celebrity XI which beat Mason’s XI, a team made up of volunteers, 3-1.
Cresswell Welcomes Competition for PlacesFri 18th May 2012 08:53 Town left-back Aaron Cresswell has no fear of competition for his role in the side – in fact he welcomes it.
Clegg: Academy is a Jewell PriorityTue 08th May 2012 17:03 Chief executive Simon Clegg insists that the Blues' Academy is amongst manager Paul Jewell’s priorities. The Town boss has been criticised for allowing a number of youngsters to leave the club over the last year and for not giving younger players such as Luke Hyam regular first team opportunities.
Whight Needs to Show More Self-BeliefTue 01st May 2012 14:26 Town boss Paul Jewell says left-back Joe Whight needs to show greater self-belief. The 18-year-old former Copleston pupil, who signed a two-year professional deal at the end of last season when he was an unused sub on a number of occasions, was back on the bench for the final game of the campaign at Doncaster on Saturday but is still to make his first team debut.
Doncaster 2-3 TownSat 28th Apr 2012 14:46 First-half goals from Tommy Smith and Ryan Stevenson and a penalty after the break from Jason Scotland saw the Blues to a 3-2 final day of the season win at Doncaster. Smith headed in the opener, then Stevenson hammered in a second, prior to Fabien Robert pulling one back for the home side. In an understated second period, Scotland netted from the spot, then in injury time Habib Beye completed the scoring.
Smith at Left-Back at DoncasterSat 28th Apr 2012 11:44 Tommy Smith is set to start at left-back in place of the injured Aaron Cresswell as Town end their campaign at Doncaster. Ibrahima Sonko, who leaves the club after today’s match, will partner Damien Delaney at the centre of the defence.