Klug Delighted to Come Home Wed 13th Jun 2012 12:50 Town academy director Bryan Klug said returning to Playford Road was like “coming home” after his appointment was confirmed this morning. The 51-year-old, who has previously spent more than 30 years with the Blues as a player and a coach, started his new job this morning on a rolling contract. |
Hewitt to Miss Start of Season Wed 13th Jun 2012 11:54 New Town signing Elliott Hewitt is unlikely to make his first team debut until October due to the hip impingement injuries which ended his 2011/12 season with former club Macclesfield. The 18-year-old, who recently signed a three-year deal with the Blues, is currently undergoing rehabilitation at Lilleshall having had operations on both hips. |
Town Confirm Klug's Return Wed 13th Jun 2012 09:00 Town have confirmed Bryan Klug’s return to the club as academy director, as we reported yesterday. In February, TWTD was first to reveal that the Blues were trying to bring the 51-year-old back to Playford Road. |
Moore: Klug Outstanding Academy Boss Tue 12th Jun 2012 16:24 Retiring Academy recruitment officer Malcolm Moore says his “outstanding” former boss Bryan Klug is just the man to take over at Playford Road as the Blues’ youth set-up goes into the new era of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). We understand Klug’s return to Town as Academy manager may be officially confirmed as soon as tomorrow. |
No Davies Bid But Town Interested Tue 12th Jun 2012 08:54 Derby County have denied claims that the Blues have made a bid for striker Steve Davies but Town are understood to have shown interest in the 24-year-old, according to reports in the Midlands this morning. Yesterday, the Blues were said to have tabled an offer of £500,000 but with the Rams targeting a fee of £1 million for the transfer-listed frontman. |
Fancy Zipping Across Portman Road? Mon 11th Jun 2012 15:45 If zipping across Portman Road on a wire to raise sponsorship for charity is your idea of fun, take part in the Big ITFC Zip which is being held on Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July. The ITFC Charitable Trust, who are running the event, are also holding a Fun Day on the Saturday. |
Town Linked With Move for Derby Striker Mon 11th Jun 2012 09:07 Town are reported to have made a £500,000 offer for Derby County striker Steve Davies but with the Rams wanting a fee closer to £1 million. The 24-year-old was initially mentioned in connection with the Blues, as well as Leeds and Bristol City, last month. |
Klug Confirmation Could Come This Week Mon 11th Jun 2012 08:55 TWTD understands that Bryan Klug's return to his old job as Academy manager could be confirmed as soon as this week. The 51-year-old has recently held talks with the Blues regarding a Playford Road comeback having initially opted against returning to the role he vacated in 2006 to become Jim Magilton’s assistant manager. |
Blues and Palace Linked With Baldock Talks Sun 10th Jun 2012 12:48 Crystal Palace and Town are in talks with West Ham regarding the signing of striker Sam Baldock, according to one of this morning’s tabloids. TWTD reported the Blues’ interest in the 23-year-old former MK Dons frontman a month ago. |
Smith's All Whites Claim Third Sun 10th Jun 2012 09:53 Tommy Smith’s New Zealand claimed third place at the Oceania Nations Cup overnight with a 4-3 victory over hosts the Solomon Islands. West Brom’s Chris Wood netted a hat-trick and Shane Smeltz, who plays in Australia with the Perth Glory, hit the winner in injury time. |