Clegg: Effects of EPPP Not Yet Clear Wed 09th Nov 2011 13:06
Town chief executive Simon Clegg says it’s difficult to know what the full effects of the recently ratified Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) will be but believes the development could see smaller clubs lose young players to bigger sides. The Blues were amongst 22 Football League clubs - eight from the Championship - to vote against the Premier League proposals for an overhaul of the academy system, including a new compensation tribunal system, at a meeting at Walsall's Bescot Stadium late last month. |
Lavery on Trial With Leicester Wed 09th Nov 2011 11:26
Town contract rebel Caolan Lavery is on trial with Leicester City and scored in his first game for a Foxes XI last night. TWTD revealed that the 19-year-old frontman had been offered a trial by the Midlands club last week after first reporting their interest back in April. |
Naked Football Show Live on ICR Tonight Wed 09th Nov 2011 11:24
This evening's The Naked Football Show (ICR FM 6pm) sees hosts Graham Blackburn and Joe Ward joined by Tom Taylor and The Vulture to discuss the Town issues of the moment. |
Jewell Expects Target Sharp to Leave Doncaster Wed 09th Nov 2011 10:53
Town boss Paul Jewell says he expects Doncaster striker Billy Sharp to leave the South Yorkshire club in January due to a clause in his contract at the Keepmoat Stadium. The Blues manager had a £2.3 million offer for the ex-Sheffield United man turned down in the summer and confirmed recent reports claiming he’s still keen to bring the 25-year-old to Portman Road. |
Delaney Out for Six Weeks Tue 08th Nov 2011 16:36
Town defender Damien Delaney is expected to be out of action for around six weeks after undergoing surgery on the stress fracture of his foot he suffered during the recent defeat to Crystal Palace. |
Doncaster Write to Thank Town Fans Tue 08th Nov 2011 14:59
Doncaster Rovers have written an official letter to Town thanking fans for the support given to striker Billy Sharp during Saturday’s game. The 25-year-old, whose new-born son Luey died a week ago, was applauded by home supporters after he scored his side’s second goal and when he was substituted during the second half. |
Town Secure Compton's Medal Tue 08th Nov 2011 14:42
Town paid £4,500 to secure former full-back John Compton’s 1961/62 Football League championship winners’ medal at an auction at Sotherby’s this morning. TWTD alerted the club to the medal’s availability last month with chief executive Simon Clegg keen to add it to the Blues' collection of memorabilia. |
Clegg Set to Meet With IBC Chief Executive Tue 08th Nov 2011 10:25
Town chief executive Simon Clegg says he is due to meet his Ipswich Borough Council counterpart Russell Williams in the next few weeks with the dispute regarding the back rent owed on the land on which the Portman Road stadium stands still not resolved. At a meeting of IBC’s executive committee last month the club were given until December 31st to agree to new payment proposals. |
Jewell: Long Fortnight on Training Ground Tue 08th Nov 2011 09:41
Boss Paul Jewell says it will be a long fortnight on the training ground in the wake of the Blues’ 3-2 defeat to Doncaster on Saturday. Town are next in action against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday 19th November. |
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