Wright Agrees Terms Wed 10th Jan 2007 21:19 Wigan Athletic right-back David Wright has agreed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the Blues and will sign on Thursday, subject to a medical. As TWTD reported earlier, the 26-year-old has been at Portman Road today discussing his move after the clubs had negotiated an undisclosed fee. |
Wright Signing Close Wed 10th Jan 2007 20:02 TWTD understands that Town are close to completing the signing of Wigan Athletic right-back David Wright. The former Crewe Alexandra man has spent the day at Portman Road talking personal terms. |
O'Callaghan Race Hots Up Wed 10th Jan 2007 14:45 Hibernian and Sunderland are reported to have joined the chase for Town target George O'Callaghan. The Blues are yet to agree a loan fee with Cork City for the midfield player, who has been on trial since September. |
Two More Went on Trip Wed 10th Jan 2007 12:39 Striker Billy Clarke and midfielder Gavin Williams are reported to have joined the five Town players already named on last week's unauthorised trip to Amsterdam. |
NZ Call-Up for Smith Wed 10th Jan 2007 10:21 Academy central defender Tommy Smith has been called up to the New Zealand U17 squad for the Oceania World Cup qualifying tournament in March. Smith, who joined the Town youth set-up full-time last summer, was recently tipped to break into the first team by the end of the season by manager Jim Magilton. |
Wright On His Way? Wed 10th Jan 2007 10:13 Wigan right-back David Wright is reported to be on his way to Portman Road today for talks regarding a £200,000 move to Town. Boss Jim Magilton has said on a number of occasions that he is keen to secure a new right-sided defender during the January transfer window. |
Reserves Defeat Dons Tue 09th Jan 2007 21:19 Town's reserves defeated the MK Dons 2-1 in their first game of 2007 at Portman Road. The Blues went ahead through Danny Haynes in the first half before Oliver Thorne equalised for the visitors, but Jaime Peters sealed the win after the break. |
Collins in Reserves Tue 09th Jan 2007 17:17 Town have named a provisional squad for tonight's home reserve game with the MK Dons (KO 7pm, Portman Road). Aidan Collins makes his return to action after a lengthy spell out after knee surgery. |
Town Make Statement Tue 09th Jan 2007 15:37 Town boss Jim Magilton has issued a statement regarding the disciplinary action taken against the five squad members who made an unauthorised visit to Amsterdam last week. Alan Lee, Gary Roberts, Chris Casement, Darryl Knights and Scott Barron were the players disciplined by the club for the two-day trip. |
Town Bid "Disrespectful" Tue 09th Jan 2007 14:37 Cork City chairman Brian Lennox has labelled Town's latest bid for George O'Callaghan "disrespectful". The former Port Vale man has been on trial with the Blues for the last four months. |