On this day in 2009 Trialist Nets as Reserves Draw at Lowestoft Sat 01st Aug 2009 22:16 Town's reserves drew 1-1 at Lowestoft on Saturday afternoon, with Dutch trialist Rawley Rozendaal netting the Blues' goal. Keane and Loughlan Spotted at Watford Sat 01st Aug 2009 21:19 Town boss Roy Keane and assistant manager Tony Loughlan were spotted at Vicarage Road this afternoon watching Watford beat Parma 3-2 in a friendly. Earlier in the week, TWTD was first to reveal that the Blues are chasing Hornets striker Tamás Priskin. Town 3-1 Real Valladolid Sat 01st Aug 2009 08:16 Town came from behind to defeat Real Valladolid 3-1 at Portman Road. Javier Baraja put the visitors in front from the spot, but Pim Balkestein, Connor Wickham and a Luis Prieto own goal took the Blues to their win in the second half. Keane: A Fine Tribute Sat 01st Aug 2009 08:15 Town manager Roy Keane felt his side put in a performance which paid tribute to Sir Bobby Robson as they defeated Real Valladolid 3-1 at Portman Road. Keane Confirms Shumi in Preston Talks Sat 01st Aug 2009 08:12 Boss Roy Keane has confirmed that midfielder Veliche Shumulikoski is in talks with Preston North End, as reported by TWTD on Thursday. The Blues and Lilywhites have agreed a fee in the range of £400,000 for the Macedonian.   On this day in 2008 Cambridge Confirm Clarke Loan Interest Fri 01st Aug 2008 21:59 New Cambridge United boss Gary Brabin has confirmed that he is keen to take Town striker Billy Clarke on loan, as reported by TWTD earlier in the week. Brabin took charge of the Blue Square Premier side earlier in the summer. Pablo Back for West Ham Friendly Fri 01st Aug 2008 16:29 Striker Pablo Couñago will be back in the Town side which faces West Ham in Monday's final senior pre-season friendly. The Spaniard pocked up a foot injury in the West Brom game and missed the trip to Brighton. Thatcher Ends Wolves Trial Fri 01st Aug 2008 13:58 Town target Ben Thatcher has left Wolves after his trial and continues to consider his options, according to Molineux boss Mick McCarthy. Thatcher joined up with Wolves earlier in the week having been with the Blues on their trip to Belfast. TWTD Prediction League Back for Its Ninth Season Fri 01st Aug 2008 12:19 The TWTD Prediction League is back for the 2008/09 season. Now in its ninth year, we ask you to predict the score and first Town scorer in each league match this season with prizes to be won. No Town Comment on Portsmouth Bid Reports Fri 01st Aug 2008 11:44 Town have refused to comment on last night's reports claiming the Blues had offered Portsmouth a fee of £3.5 million rising to £5 million for striker David Nugent. Earlier, Jim Magilton confirmed his interest in the frontman, who was a loan target in March. Jim Still Hopeful on Thatcher Fri 01st Aug 2008 08:45 Boss Jim Magilton says he still hopes to sign left-back Ben Thatcher despite the free agent joining Wolves on trial earlier in the week. Magilton has also confirmed his interest in David Nugent, while Italian sources continue to link the Blues with Chievo Verona striker Erjon Bogdani.   On this day in 2007 No Deal for Menessou Wed 01st Aug 2007 08:32 French trialist Arsène Menessou will not be offered a contract by the Blues. The 19-year-old Le Havre B defender played in the friendlies at Crawley and Bury Town. Naylor Set for Spell Out Wed 01st Aug 2007 08:28 Defender Richard Naylor will be out of action for three months as he requires an operation to remove cartilage from his big toe. The 30-year-old's toe injury, which has kept him out of action since February, was initially misdiagnosed as bone bruising.   On this day in 2006 Another Cap for Ainsley Tue 01st Aug 2006 22:24 Academy schoolboy Jack Ainsley won his second U17 cap as England defeated a Faroese U19 side 1-0 in their second group game at the Nordic Tournament. Midfielder Ainsley scored in England's first game on Monday, a 4-2 victory over Sweden. Bury Town 1-0 Reserves Tue 01st Aug 2006 22:08 The Blues second string lost 1-0 to Bury Town at Ram Meadow on Tuesday evening. Daniel Cunningham scored the only goal of the game in the 19th minute. Reserves Squad for Bury Tue 01st Aug 2006 17:31 Town have named the squad for this evening's friendly at Bury Town (KO 7.45pm). The Blues include strikers Billy Clarke and Danny Haynes as well as defenders Scott Barron and Gerard Nash. No Shane Enquiry Tue 01st Aug 2006 17:24 Chief executive Derek Bowden says that the Blues are yet to receive either an enquiry or an offer from Leeds regarding keeper Shane Supple. The Whites are understood to want the Irish youngster as back-up to first choice Neil Sullivan. Iraqi Kit in Use Tue 01st Aug 2006 14:50 Cpt Mark Stoneman of the US Army has sent TWTD some photos of the kit we collected over the Christmas period in use in Iraq. Late last year Town fan Mark asked TWTD to instigate a collection of kit for the football mad people of Hamrin where he was then based. De Vos on the Air Tue 01st Aug 2006 14:04 New skipper Jason De Vos will be answering fans' questions on Tim Cole's SGR FM radio show on Saturday morning from 10-11am. Leeds After Supple Tue 01st Aug 2006 10:21 Town keeper Shane Supple has been targeted by Championship rivals Leeds United. The Whites are in need of a stopper having allowed Ian Bennett to join Sheffield United.   On this day in 2005 Town Trial Addick Fish Mon 01st Aug 2005 17:54 Former South African international Mark Fish has joined Town on trial. The central defender was released by Charlton at the end of last season and will be involved at Colchester on Tuesday. Forster in Squad Mon 01st Aug 2005 15:16 Striker Nicky Forster is included in Town's squad for Tuesday's Brian Owen testimonial at Colchester United (KO 7.45pm). However, the Blues are without Dean Bowditch who has a bruised foot. Sito to Face U's Mon 01st Aug 2005 10:12 Spanish trialist Sito will once again be involved for Town when they face Colchester United at Layer Road on Tuesday (KO 7.45pm). The former Racing Club de Ferrol full-back impressed Joe Royle during the first half of Friday's friendly with Atlético Madrid.   On this day in 2003 Town 1-1 Levski Fri 01st Aug 2003 22:46 Town will rue a number of first half missed chances as their final pre-season game at home to Levski Sofia ended 1-1. Pablo Couñago scored the Blues goal in the second half after a fine cross from Darren Bent, while Nigerian Temile Omonigho notched a late equaliser for the visitors. Santos Handed New Deal Fri 01st Aug 2003 09:47 Defender or midfielder Georges Santos has been handed a two-year deal by Town. The 32-year-old former Grimsby and Sheffield United man has impressed in pre-season and with Thomas Gaardsøe gone the Blues are able to tie him to the club for longer.   On this day in 2002 Sheepy on League Case Thu 01st Aug 2002 17:58 Town chairman David Sheepshanks has released a statement to the press regarding the Football League's High Court defeat this afternoon. The Town chairman says he is hardly surprised by today's developments. Le Pen Wants to Leave Thu 01st Aug 2002 16:27 Misfit French midfielder Ulrich Le Pen says he wants to leave Portman Road despite George Burley recently telling him he is definitely in his plans for the season ahead. Veno Back in Training Thu 01st Aug 2002 14:58 Player of the Year Mark Venus will get back to training next week after suffering from a number of injuries during the summer and in pre-season. League Loses Case Thu 01st Aug 2002 14:51 The Football League has lost its High Court action against Granada and Carlton. The Court decided that the two companies are not liable for the debts of ITV Digital. Stockwell Beats Norwich Thu 01st Aug 2002 14:49 Town legend Micky Stockwell further cemented his place amongst the pantheon of Town stars yesterday when he scored two goals as Colchester United beat an experienced Norwich side 3-2 in a behind-closed-doors game. Miller Out Thu 01st Aug 2002 13:28 Tommy Miller has been confirmed as an absentee for the visit of Celta Vigo on Saturday (KO 3pm). The former Hartlepool man injured his hip early on in last night's match at Brentford and was replaced by Wayne Brown just before half-time. Richards Sets Target Thu 01st Aug 2002 13:23 Young Town full-back Matt Richards says he is targeting a break into the first team by the end of the season. Richards, 17, came on as a sub at Brentford last night after impressing in the reserves last year and in pre-season. Pablo Awaiting Old Club Thu 01st Aug 2002 13:13 Town striker Pablo Couñago says he is unsure how his old club Celta Vigo feel about him. The Spanish side meet the Blues in a pre-season friendly on Saturday at Portman Road (KO 3pm). Team-mate on Frandsen Thu 01st Aug 2002 10:20 Thomas Frandsen's Viborg team-mate Sasho Petrovski says the rest of the squad are well aware of Town's interest in the Danish international, but have not pressed him to find out how he feels about the situation. Burley on Win Thu 01st Aug 2002 09:10 Town boss George Burley was pleased with his side's fourth pre-season win on the spin last night at Brentford. In particular he was impressed that work with his defenders had yielded a clean sheet.   On this day in 2001 Finidi Wants to Play For Town! Wed 01st Aug 2001 12:48 Finidi George has told George Burley that he has heard good things about Town and wants to play for us. The Nigerian has spoken with the Town boss for the first time since negotiations began. All previous talks were with his agent. Scowy Scores Wed 01st Aug 2001 10:09 Leicester's new signing James Scowcroft scored his first goal for his new club within 20 minutes of coming on against Stoke last night. The 25-year-old striker completed his deal there earlier in the week.   On this day in 2000 Squad for Leyton Orient Tue 01st Aug 2000 15:25 Several of Town's injury worries are likely to take part in tomorrow's game at Leyton Orient (KO 7.45). Jamie Clapham, John Scales and James Scowcroft are in the squad, although there is no place for Gary Croft. John McGreal and Mark Venus are in the reserve line-up for tonight's match at Hitchin as they are recovering from injury and an operation respectively. Tony Mowbray is in both squads as he is that hard. Full squad: R Wright, Branagan, Wilnis, Clapham, Scales, Bramble, Thetis, Brown, Magilton, Holland, Reuser, Scowcroft, Niven, Johnson, Stewart, Logan, Friars and Mowbray. Town Scouting for Norwegians Tue 01st Aug 2000 14:59 It is being reported in the Norwegian press that Town scouts were watching this weekend's game between the marvellously monickered Odd Grenland and Brann. The Oddmen ran out 2-0 winners in the match, but there is no word on the identity of the Town target. Any idea Norwegian correspondents?

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