Pompey: We've Spoken to Grant But He Might Join Ipswich Tue 25th Jun 2013 15:55 Portsmouth assistant boss Steve Allen has revealed that the League Two side have spoken to Wycombe Wanderers winger Joel Grant this summer, but says the 25-year-old may join Town. A fortnight ago, TWTD revealed that Grant is amongst the Blues’ summer targets. |
Blues Amongst Clubs Linked With Bailey Tue 25th Jun 2013 12:05 Town are reported to be amongst a number of Championship clubs interested in midfielder Nicky Bailey following his Middlesbrough exit at the end of the season. The Blues are said to be battling Reading, QPR, Burnley, Blackburn, Charlton and Bolton for the 29-year-old’s signature. |
Jackett: No Offers for Stearman Tue 25th Jun 2013 09:57 New Wolves boss Kenny Jackett says he is yet to receive any bids for ex-Town loan defender Richard Stearman. Speaking yesterday, Blues manager Mick McCarthy didn’t rule out the 25-year-old, who has a year left on his Molineux contract, returning to Portman Road this summer. |
McCarthy: Deal With What You've Got Tue 25th Jun 2013 06:00 Mick McCarthy admits that like all managers he’d love to have more cash to spend but says that he’s realistic and deals with whatever budget he is handed. Various reports in recent weeks have claimed that the Blues boss is frustrated by the lack of funds available as he looks to strengthen for the campaign ahead. |
N’Daw Could Return Tue 25th Jun 2013 06:00 Blues boss Mick McCarthy has revealed that Guirane N’Daw could be another of last year’s loan players returning Town on a permanent basis this summer. Daryl Murphy, Jay Tabb and David McGoldrick are already back at the club, while the Blues boss also hasn’t ruled out moves for Stephen Henderson and Richard Stearman. |
First Day of Pre-Season Photos Tue 25th Jun 2013 00:01 The Town squad were back at Playford Road this morning for the start of pre-season training with the TWTD cameras present. |
Custom Kit for Italian Blues Mon 24th Jun 2013 18:58 The Italian Branch of the Supporters Club have sent a snap of their custom Town shirts ahead of their charity five-a-side match against Celtic’s Italian fans on Saturday 6th July. The Blues’ Italian supporters will be raising funds for the ITFC Charitable Trust. |
JET Missing Due to Illness Mon 24th Jun 2013 16:14 Transfer-listed midfielder Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was missing from this morning’s first day of pre-season press call as he had gone home feeling unwell. The former Arsenal man is expected to return to Playford Road later in the week. |
McCarthy Not Ruling Out Moves for Ex-Loan Pair Mon 24th Jun 2013 15:42 Blues boss Mick McCarthy hasn’t ruled out moves for former loanees Stephen Henderson and Richard Stearman this summer. As previously reported, Town have spoken to West Ham about Henderson returning to Portman Road on a season-long loan. |
Notts County Friendly Confirmed Mon 24th Jun 2013 14:35 Town’s final pre-season friendly against Chris Kiwomya’s Notts County at Meadow Lane on Saturday 27th July has been confirmed (KO 3pm). |