Johnson to be Dropped Thu 14th Sep 2000 17:29 As many fans expected it seems certain that Town striker David Johnson will be on the bench for Town's match at Leeds on Saturday. The top scorer for the last three seasons will be replaced by Marcus Stewart who found the net when coming on as a sub last Saturday. Johnson has failed to score on his last eight appearances for Town this season and last. |
Verheyen Linked Thu 14th Sep 2000 14:08 Town are being linked with Gert Verheyen, a winger from Belgian side Club Brugge. Apparently the Blues and Arsenal watched the 29-year-old in action against La Lovierre and Town are rumoured to be returning to Belgium to watch him this evening when Brugge play Apoel Nicosia in the UEFA Cup. |
Coach Offer From Carling Thu 14th Sep 2000 00:31 As the petrol crisis kicks in and petrol tanks run dry supporters begin to worry about how they are going to make the Leeds game at the weekend (offers if free petrol to news@twtd.co.uk). However, Carling have stepped in with an offer supporters may not be able to refuse (a first possibly for Carling). The brewers have said that they will offer free coaches to the three Premiership teams travelling the furthest this weekend: Newcastle (Southampton), Derby (Sunderland) and us. Spokesperson for Carling, Rob Salmon said: "The passion and loyalty of supporters is at the heart of football so we're trying to do our bit by laying on coaches to help fans make their trip." |
Naylor is Back!!! Wed 13th Sep 2000 21:50 Substitute Richard Naylor returned after his injury and was central to Town's reserves gaining a 4-2 victory over Wimbledon at Portman Road this evening. |
No Break for Matt Wed 13th Sep 2000 16:57 Town skipper Matt Holland has had a scan on his continually injured ankle and has discovered, to his relief, that he has no serious problem. |
Town Await On Work Permit Wed 13th Sep 2000 11:14 A spokesperson for an overseas labour service which deals with player transfers said “it usually takes about two or three weeks for a footballer’s work permit to go through”. This means that if successful, Amir Karic could make his debut at Goodison Park. |