Baltacha Linked Again Thu 17th May 2001 17:06 The Scottish press are once again linking Town with Sergei Baltacha Jnr. The son of the former Town star and first Russian in English football has seen his St Mirren side relegated this season and as one of their prize assets is likely to be the subject of speculation. |
All Fit for Derby Thu 17th May 2001 15:17 Town will be at full strength for Saturday's crunch game with Derby. Marcus Stewart is fit and has had no reaction from his thigh injury. No-one else has picked up a knock and only Keith Branagan is missing from the squad. |
Town Tight-lipped on Spaniard Thu 17th May 2001 12:31 Town boss George Burley has refused to comment on speculation that the Blues may be about to sign Pablo Couñago. This is generally the way Burley treats things when asked about players in contract, although he has been known to rule players out if there is no Town interest. |
Reserves Report Thu 17th May 2001 11:13 James Lowman has sent us a report on last night's reserve 2-2 draw at Arsenal: |
Squad for Derby Thu 17th May 2001 10:31 Marcus Stewart is set for a return on Saturday at Pride Park. The Town striker is over his thigh problem and is included in the squad for the game that could possibly take Town into the Champions' League. |
Holland Call-Up Thu 17th May 2001 09:40 Matt Holland has been called up for the Irish games against Portugal and Estonia next month. The World Cup qualifiers are on June 2nd and 6th. |
Town to Sign Spaniard Thu 17th May 2001 01:41 TWTD has learned that Town are about to sign their first ever Spanish player, 22-year-old Celta Vigo striker Pablo Couñago. |
Bramble in Squad Wed 16th May 2001 17:52 Titus Bramble has been included in the England U21 squad which faces Mexico on May 24th in a friendly and Greece in a qualifier on June 5th. Also included are the multi-nationalitied Owen Hargreaves and rumoured Town target David Prutton. |
Verheyen Available Wed 16th May 2001 13:13 Club Brugge have made it clear that they would now accept a bid for midfielder Gert Verheyen. Town tried to sign the player back in October and went back for him later in the season. The Belgians rebuffed Town despite the player being keen on a move. |
Season Ticket Date Extended Wed 16th May 2001 11:47 Town are giving season ticket holders ten more days to renew their seats after a number of fans received their renewal forms late. Apparently there was a problem at the mailing centre. The deadline is now May 31st. |