Further to the Marcus Stewart story from earlier this afternoon some of the younger Town players have signed new deals. Justin Miller, Ashley Nicholls and Lee Beevers are all committing themselves to new contracts, in Beevers' case his first.

George Burley said of Miller and Nicholls, stalwarts of the reserves this season: "Justin Miller and Ashley Nicholls, two young promising players, have agreed to sign until 2002. They have both been regulars and shown great promise in the reserves."

Academy player Lee Beevers was singled out for praise when TWTD talked to George Burley recently: "Lee Beevers is an honest to goodness defender who can play full-back or centre-half. He is comfortable with the ball and wants to compete, so I think he is one to be noted for the future."

Academy Director, Bryan Klug said of the defender, one of the FA Youth Cup side: "I'm very pleased he's committed himself to the club and hopefully he'll be the first of many from his year to be offered this opportunity."

Marcus Stewart will be answering questions on the official website on Tuesday at 1pm. Any questions for the Town striker can be emailed to the club via the official site.

Meanwhile James Scowcroft is going to appear on Five Live's Any Sporting Questions which is being broadcast from Bury St Edmunds. Also featured in the programme presented by Mark Pougatch will be Essex cricketer Mark Ilott and Cambridge manager John Beck as well as racehorse trainer James Fanshawe.

The programme goes out at 7.30pm on Thursday March 23rd.

This Saturday the U17s are away at Birmingham while the U19s are playing Aston Villa at home. Tuesday 20th March sees a re-arranged U19 game at home to Watford.

Tickets for the Southampton match on Monday 2nd April (KO 8pm) will go on sale from Monday 19th March to Portman Plus Gold Card holders and Blues Crew members who are season ticket holders.

Then from Wednesday 21st March season ticket holders, Portman Plus Members and Blues Crew Members (accompanied by a qualifying adult). Tickets will go on beneral sale from Monday 26th March.

Town have tickets in two areas of the Dell. Upper Tier tickets cost £24 for adults. Lower Tier tickets are £22 for adults and £9 for juniors.

The Coventry City ballot will be completed by 21st March.

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