Richard Wright's agent Jonathan Barnett today issued a threat to the Blues: "If Richard is fully fit and does not play at Tottenham on the opening day of the season he will never sign another contract for the club". Presumably the hint is that he might sign later in the season if he feels things are going OK. In the light of Barnett's statement it seems inevitable Wright will go into the season without signing a new deal and therefore will remain on the transfer list. Barnett says no new negotiations will take place this week, contrary to George Burley earlier in the week. Barnett also claimed Wright was annoyed with the way Town reacted to his failure to sign an extension: "He thinks it is a panic move and he feels he is being treated harshly". Hands up who is getting fed up with Barnett and Wright...

Claus Jensen was still in talks with Town earlier today. Previously he had spoken to Charlton who, according to Bolton sources, had made him "a fantastic offer." More news when something happens.

The friendly with Bologna on August 12th has been cancelled. Town will look for new opponents.

John Kennedy is on trial with Darlington. The full-back was released at the end of the season and previously was linked with Northampton.

The Academy sides will make their first appearence of the season against Middlesbrough. The U19s will play the Teeseiders in Ipswich whilst the U17s make the trip northwards.

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