Murray Nets Winner for Torquay Tue 22nd Mar 2011 22:38
Town striker Ronan Murray netted the first goal of his loan spell at Torquay as the Gulls beat Cheltenham 2-1 at Plainmoor this evening. The Irishman slotted home what proved to be the winning goal with 20 minutes remaining as he made his third start for the club he is with until the end of the season. |
Town Settle Magilton Legal Case Tue 22nd Mar 2011 20:34
Town have finally settled their long-running legal wrangle with former manager Jim Magilton. The 41-year-old was sacked by the Blues in April 2009 and subsequently issued a High Court writ against the club to try to recover £352,083.33 in lost earnings from his contract which was up at the end of June last year. |
Town Could Face Legal Action Over Back Rent Tue 22nd Mar 2011 15:38
Town could face legal action regarding unpaid rent dating back to 2004 relating to the 643% rise revealed by Blues chief executive Simon Clegg yesterday. After the club and Ipswich Borough Council were unable to settle on a new rent, the matter went to an arbitrator who recommended that the figure jump from £15,000-a-year to £111,000 and, it has now emerged, backdated it to 2004. |
Town Trio Hold Transfer Talks Tue 22nd Mar 2011 12:12
Chief executive Simon Clegg has revealed that he, owner and chairman Marcus Evans and manager Paul Jewell held a five-hour meeting in Dublin to discuss next season’s budget and transfer plans. The trio were in the Irish capital, where Evans has his European headquarters, last Wednesday. |
Season Ticket Prices Rise Tue 22nd Mar 2011 07:00
Town have increased their season ticket prices by 6% for the 2011/12 season, their first rise for five years. The Blues have blamed an increase in overheads, including a remarkable 743% hike in the rent they pay to Ipswich Borough Council for the land on which their Portman Road stadium is sited. |
Town Amongst Trio Targeting Spurs Youngster Mon 21st Mar 2011 23:07
TWTD understands that Town, Reading and Burnley have all offered contracts for next season to Tottenham right-back Adam Smith, who is currently on loan at Bournemouth. The 19-year-old’s terms at White Hart Lane are up in the summer. |
Jewell: Contract Talks Ongoing Mon 21st Mar 2011 15:00
Boss Paul Jewell has hinted that there could be news on the Town contract situation sooner rather than later, revealing that moves to re-sign some of the 21 players whose terms are up in the summer have been going on behind the scenes. |
Murray Added to Irish U21 Squad Mon 21st Mar 2011 11:42
Town striker Ronan Murray has been added to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for their friendly in Portugal this Friday. Murray is currently on loan at League Two Torquay United. |
Bullard: Wall Made My Decision Mon 21st Mar 2011 09:02
Freekick expert Jimmy Bullard thought the positioning of Scunthorpe’s wall helped him to net his fourth goal for the Blues in Saturday’s 2-0 victory over the Iron. The 32-year-old curled home his goal in the 53rd minute to seal Town's win. |
Wickham Amazed to Win Awards Mon 21st Mar 2011 08:51
Connor Wickham said winning the Football League Young Player of the Year and Championship Apprentice Player of the Year gongs at last night’s Football League Awards was "amazing". The 17-year-old won in both categories in which he was short-listed. |
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