Jim: No Move For Chaplow Yet Wed 14th Nov 2007 17:33 Boss Jim Magilton has confirmed that he is aware of the availability of West Brom midfielder Richard Chaplow, but says he will not be making a move at this stage. Chaplow was linked with the Blues and Crystal Palace by a weekend tabloid. |
Lee Set to Face Cardiff Wed 14th Nov 2007 14:03 Town are confident Alan Lee will be fit to face former club Cardiff City at Ninian Park a week on Saturday (KO noon). Lee limped off during the first half of Saturday's 6-0 romp against Bristol City. |
Bowditch Off to Brentford? Wed 14th Nov 2007 13:59 Terry Butcher's Brentford have been linked with a loan move for striker Dean Bowditch. A short-term switch for the former England U19 international has been planned since his return to action after summer groin surgery. |
Town Scout Writes Novel Wed 14th Nov 2007 11:19 Town scout Martin Dobson has written his first novel. The former England, Burnley and Everton midfielder has been working for the Blues on a freelance basis since Joe Royle's time at Portman Road. |
Naked Radio Tonight Wed 14th Nov 2007 10:27 Remember to tune in to Ipswich Community Radio's, The Naked Football Show, this evening (6-6.30pm). The programme, which aims to get to the nub of Town issues as the season progresses, has been favourably compared to "four blokes chatting about football in a pub". |
Royle Set for Wigan Talks Wed 14th Nov 2007 10:12 Former Town manager Joe Royle is reportedly set for talks with Wigan later this week regarding the vacant manager's role at the JJB Stadium. |
FA Want Agent's Role in Sito Deal Clarified Wed 14th Nov 2007 10:05 Spanish full-back Sito's August 2005 move to Town is reported to be one of a number of deals in which the FA compliance unit has asked agent Barry Silkman to clarify his role. |
Town Send Scout to Ireland Wed 14th Nov 2007 09:32 Town were one of a number of Championship clubs watching last night's U23 international between the Republic of Ireland and Slovakia, according to reports in the Irish media. A Blues representative is understood to have been joined by scouts from Leicester City, Stoke City, Bristol City, Colchester United for the game in Dublin. |
Supple Called Up Tue 13th Nov 2007 17:33 Keeper Shane Supple has been called into the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for their European Championships qualifiers with Montenegro and Bulgaria. Supple is yet to win an U21 cap, a shoulder injury having forced him out when he was previously called up. |
Bruce Added to Senior Irish Squad Tue 13th Nov 2007 17:24 Central defender Alex Bruce has been promoted to the senior Republic of Ireland squad. The former Birmingham man was initially named in a B squad along with team-mate Jon Walters. |