Town’s players were back at Playford Road for the start of pre-season training this morning. As ever, TWTD’s cameras were there, as were Cheick Kourouma and a trialist keeper, former Swiss international Eldin Jakupović, who was linked with the Blues earlier today.
Players back for another season with Mark Kennedy having crossed the divide to join the staff Town’s strike pair bond Getting ready for a jog around Playford Road Fitness coach Andy Liddell leads the way Jimmy Bullard back in the swing of things Paul Jewell and Chris Hutchings Some stretches Jack Ainsley, Tommy Smith and Josh Carson Keeper-coach Malcolm Webster watches Chops Kennedy and Damien Delaney Joe Whight and Josh Carson Prospective signing Cheick Kourouma Trialist Jakupović Photos: James AgerWhat to read next:
Town played two 60-minute behind-closed-doors friendlies with West Ham United at their Rush Green training ground this afternoon.
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TWTD understands Town are yet to open talks with veteran former England international Ashley Young, but there is interest.
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Veteran former England international Ashley Young is reportedly likely to join the Blues this summer.