Bullard Looking to Get Career Back on Track Thu 27th Jan 2011 18:20 New loan signing Jimmy Bullard says he hopes he can get his career back on track after his injury-hit spell at Hull City. Knee injuries have severely hampered the 32-year-old’s time with the Tigers and the midfielder has made just 24 appearances since signing from Fulham for £5 million in January 2009. |
McAuley Called Up Thu 27th Jan 2011 17:17 Town defender Gareth McAuley has been named in the Northern Ireland squad for their Carling Nations Cup match against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Wednesday 9th February. |
Swindon Boss Wilson Confirms Austin at Portman Road Holding Talks Thu 27th Jan 2011 16:32 Swindon boss Danny Wilson has confirmed that Robins striker Charlie Austin has been at Portman Road today holding talks with the Blues, as reported by TWTD earlier this afternoon. Town and the Wiltshire club have agreed a fee for the 21-year-old believed to be somewhere between £1.5 million and £2 million, including the usual appearance and achievement clauses. |
Wickham in England Squad Thu 27th Jan 2011 14:53 Striker Connor Wickham has been named in the England U19 squad for their friendly against Germany at Chesterfield on Tuesday 8th February (KO 7.30pm). |
Hull: Town Paying Bigger Share of Bullard's Wages Thu 27th Jan 2011 14:18 Hull City’s head of football operations Adam Pearson has dismissed claims that the Blues will only pay £10,000-a-week of loan signing Jimmy Bullard’s £45,000 weekly wage. Reports in East Yorkshire now claim the Blues will pick up around £20,000 of Bullard's earnings. |
Town Closing in On Austin Signing Thu 27th Jan 2011 13:46 Town appear to be getting closer to completing the signing of Swindon striker Charlie Austin. The Robins have accepted a bid believed to be somewhere between £1.5 million and the £2 million figure originally targeted by League One club, presumably including various clauses. The Blues have been given permission to discuss personal terms with the former Poole frontman and we understand talks are currently taking place. |
Town Given Permission to Speak to Austin After Fee Agreed Thu 27th Jan 2011 12:30 Town are reported to have been given permission to speak to Swindon striker Charlie Austin, a fee having been agreed between the clubs. Earlier this morning TWTD reported that the Blues had emerged as surprise favourites for the 21-year-old’s signature. |
Jewell: Bullard Gives Us Something Different Thu 27th Jan 2011 12:17 Boss Paul Jewell says new loan signing Jimmy Bullard will give the Blues another option in the centre of midfield. Bullard, 32, has signed from Hull City on loan until the end of the season. |
Hull Confirm Bullard Loan Deal as Jewell Moves to Make Austin First Permanent Signing Thu 27th Jan 2011 11:01 Hull City have confirmed that Jimmy Bullard has completed his loan move to the Blues, as revealed by TWTD last night. Bullard was at Portman Road for talks yesterday and will be with Town until the end of the season. |
Town in Hunt for Austin Thu 27th Jan 2011 10:42 Town are one of four clubs in the hunt for Swindon striker Charlie Austin. Blackpool, Burnley and Southampton are understood to be the other sides interested in the 21-year-old, who looks set to leave the County Ground before the weekend. |