Dyer Out - Sven Sun 12th May 2002 13:55 Former Town star Kieron Dyer is facing World Cup heartbreak after sustaining an injury to his right knee during Newcastle's game with Southampton on Saturday. England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson says Dyer is highly unlikely to be able to take his place in Japan and Korea. |
Sheepshanks Backs Burley Sun 12th May 2002 13:35 Town chairman David Sheepshanks has moved quickly to back George Burley despite yesterday's relegation at Liverpool. Sheepshanks also tipped the club to come back as champions next season. |
Burley Expects Return Sat 11th May 2002 21:34 Town manager George Burley says he is confident that his side can make a swift return to the Premiership. Burley felt that Town's finishing let them down against Liverpool and again bemoaned poor defending, as he has had to throughout the season. |
Nicholls Looking for Club Sat 11th May 2002 21:33 Ashley Nicholls, released by Town, is hoping that he can find another professional club. The Ipswich-born player joined Town in the summer of 2000 but failed to make it to the first team. |
Liverpool 5-0 Town Sat 11th May 2002 18:10 Town's two-year Premiership stint came to a sorry end as Liverpool beat them 5-0 to confirm the Blues' relegation. Two goals from John-Arne Riise and one each for Owen, Smicer and Anelka did the damage to Town and gave Liverpool second place in the table. |
No Offer for Veno Sat 11th May 2002 08:29 Town defender Mark Venus says he is yet to receive a contract from Town. Reports earlier this year have said that George Burley is ready to keep him for another year, but as yet no offer has appeared on the table. |
Peralta Goes Home Sat 11th May 2002 08:27 Reports claim Sixto Peralta may be a target for two other Premiership clubs. Peralta is returning to Inter Milan next week and says any decision over his future is not in his hands. |