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No Keogh Bid So Far Friday, 11th May 2012 09:16
Town are yet to make a bid for Coventry central defender Richard Keogh, according to reports in the West Midlands. Yesterday, Town were claimed to have lodged an offer for the former Blues Academy schoolboy and one-time Portman Road ballboy.
Despite no offer yet having been made, the 25-year-old may well be on Paul Jewell’s summer wish list, the Town manager having signalled his intention to bring in two central defenders during the close season.
Relegated Coventry insist they want to keep hold of the Harlow-born former Republic of Ireland U21 international as they look to make a quick return to the Championship. However, the cash-strapped Sky Blues concede that they will be under pressure to sell with Leeds and Cardiff also reportedly interested.
For the time being, Blues Academy boss Mike Geoghegan will take charge of the team while a new manager is found.
Geoghegan has confirmed that Brian Murphy will make his return to the team, with a view towards playing a more attractive style of football.
“My first conversation was with Brian to see where he thought where he was. The style of play I want to play will dictate – maybe an experienced goalkeeper. Even though Paul has done brilliantly the last five matches – it just dictates maybe a goalkeeper that comes in, has been there and is prepared to take a risk on decisions knowing that it won’t go against him because he’s been around the block.”
Town Chasing Week s Second Double at Coventry Friday, 3rd Feb 2012 14:42
Town boss Paul Jewell will be looking for his side to complete their second double of the season when they travel to table-propping Coventry City on Saturday, having picked up their first by thrashing league leaders West Ham 5-1 on Tuesday.
The Blues’ excellent autumn run of six games without a defeat began with a 3-0 home victory over the Sky Blues and also included their away win at West Ham. Town also picked up away draws with Cardiff and Middlesbrough and wins against Brighton and Portsmouth at Portman Road, coincidentally the Blues next four opponents after Saturday’s match.