Smith in Friendly Action Thu 19th Jul 2012 13:50 Centre-half Tommy Smith and the Oly Whites take on the UAE’s U23s in their final pre-Olympics friendly in Matrei, Austria this evening. The New Zealanders return to England after the game having travelled to Austria yesterday, Smith having joined the squad when they arrived in the UK on Monday. |
Rejuvenated Chopra Sticking with 25 to 30-Goal Target Thu 19th Jul 2012 08:07 Striker Michael Chopra expressed his delight at netting in Town’s opening pre-season friendly at Helmond Sport on Tuesday and insisted that his target of 25 to 30 goals in the new season is a realistic one. |
Loach to Sign on Thursday Wed 18th Jul 2012 21:08 TWTD understands that Scott Loach will sign for the Blues tomorrow. The 24-year-old Watford keeper has been at Portman Road this evening to undergo a medical and will complete a £150,000 switch from the Hornets on Thursday. |
Loach Due at Town for Medical Wed 18th Jul 2012 16:39 Blues target Scott Loach is set to undergo a medical at Town this evening as the keeper closes in on a dream move to his boyhood club. We understand Loach is not yet at Portman Road but will be later on today with the move looking likely to be confirmed either this evening or tomorrow. |
Loach: Things Clear in Next Few Hours Wed 18th Jul 2012 15:21 Town target Scott Loach says the situation regarding his move to the Blues will become clearer later today. |
Blackburn Linked With Move for Loach Wed 18th Jul 2012 13:26 Blackburn Rovers are reported to have made an enquiry to Watford regarding Town target Scott Loach. The Blues have agreed a fee with the Hornets for the 24-year-old keeper and have been given permission to speak to the former England U21 international. |
Thijssen Delighted to Be Reunited With Old Fans Wed 18th Jul 2012 12:11 Blues legend Frans Thijssen said he’d signed more autographs than in the previous 10 years after yesterday’s fans’ match between Town supporters and followers of Helmond Sport. The Blues side, which included 60-year-old Thijssen for some of the first half, ran out 5-1 victors. |
Peters Set for Town Exit Wed 18th Jul 2012 10:55 Town’s longest-serving player Jaime Peters looks set to leave the Blues this summer with manager Paul Jewell confirming that the club are looking to terminate the Canadian international’s contract. Peters was left out of the squad for the pre-season tour of Holland along with striker Nathan Ellington, who Jewell says still has time to resurrect his Town career. |
Jewell Tightlipped on Davies Wed 18th Jul 2012 09:31 Town boss Paul Jewell remained tightlipped on whether Derby striker Steve Davies was amongst his targets when quizzed after last night's 1-1 draw with Dutch side Helmond Sport. The 24-year-old, who is set to leave the Rams during the close season, is understood to have been on Jewell’s radar all summer but with the clubs unable to agree a fee. |
Zola: Good Opportunity for Loach Wed 18th Jul 2012 09:10 Watford manager Gianfranco Zola has confirmed that his club has received an offer for keeper Scott Loach. The Hornets are understood to have accepted a Blues’ bid for the 24-year-old one-time Town academy schoolboy. |