Warnock Confirms QPR Walters Bid But New Chester Not Entitled to Cash Wed 18th Aug 2010 23:27 QPR boss Neil Warnock has confirmed that his club were the non-Premier League side which made a bid for Jon Walters at the end of last week. Meanwhile, the new Chester FC, which was formed from the ashes of Chester City after they were wound up in March, are not entitled to any sell-on from the player’s sale to Stoke, according to sources in Cheshire. |
Reserves Start Season With Victory Over Stevenage Wed 18th Aug 2010 16:55 Town’s reserves began their Totesport.com Combination League East Division season with a 3-1 victory over a much more experienced Stevenage side at Playford Road. Caolan Lavery (pictured), David Cawley and Reggie Lambe were on the scoresheet for a young Blues side. |
Two More Strikers Set to Move On? Wed 18th Aug 2010 16:28 Two more Town strikers could be on their way out of Portman Road with Jon Stead understood to be continuing talks with Bristol City and Pablo Couñago a loan target of Crystal Palace. Jon Walters finally completed his move to Stoke this afternoon. |
Stoke Confirm Walters Switch Wed 18th Aug 2010 16:12 Stoke City have confirmed their signing of former Town skipper Jon Walters on a four-year deal and have revealed that the fee is £2.75 million rising to £3.25 million on appearances. The Potters were initially linked with a move for the 26-year-old two years ago. |
Walters Off to Stoke City Wed 18th Aug 2010 15:33 Former Town skipper Jon Walters is set to complete his £3 million move to Stoke City this afternoon. |
Players in Bury Wed 18th Aug 2010 13:42 Two Town players will at Thomas Cook’s Cornhill branch in Bury St Edmunds this Thursday between 2pm and 2.40pm. |
Town's Agent Spending Up Wed 18th Aug 2010 13:02 The Football League’s latest Agents’ Fees Report shows Town spent £298,308 on agents’ fees in the year to June 30th 2010, up significantly on the same period in the previous year. During the 12 months to June 30th 2009, the Blues paid only £122,626 to agents. |
Naked Football Show Tonight Wed 18th Aug 2010 10:16 The Naked Football Show (ICR FM 6pm) makes its second appearance of the season this evening to discuss Town’s three-game unbeaten run and all the other Blues issues of the day. Hosts Graham Blackburn and Phil Ham will be joined in the studio by Johnny Leiston and Terry Holden. |
Taricco Makes Surprise Playing Return Wed 18th Aug 2010 09:42 Former Blue Mauricio Taricco is set to make a surprise playing comeback, six years after his last professional game. The 37-year-old Argentinian is currently assistant manager at Brighton and Hove Albion and is set to play for their reserves against Gillingham this evening. |
Town Linked With Pitman Wed 18th Aug 2010 08:47 Town are amongst a number of clubs said to be eyeing Bournemouth striker Brett Pitman. The Blues, Blackpool, Doncaster, Swansea, Watford and QPR are all believed to be tracking the 22-year-old. |