Beardsley: Chopra Has Premier League Class Wed 16th Jun 2010 10:47 Town target Michael Chopra has what it takes to make it in the Premier League, according to former England striker Peter Beardsley, who worked with the Cardiff frontman during his time with Newcastle’s academy. The Blues are understood to have offered £4 million for the 26-year-old, who is set to hold talks regarding his future with Bluebirds boss Dave Jones. |
Town Linked With New Move for McManus Wed 16th Jun 2010 10:20 Town will make a renewed attempt to sign Celtic central defender Stephen McManus, according to reports in Scotland. McManus, who spent the second half of 2009/10 at Middlesbrough, turned down a loan move to Portman Road last summer. |
Town Draw Exeter Away Wed 16th Jun 2010 09:16 Town have drawn League One Exeter City away in the first round of the Carling Cup, one of the longest possible trips on offer. The match will be played in the week commencing 9th August. |
England 'Til I Die on Sale From TWTD as Town Book Up for Award Wed 16th Jun 2010 04:06 England 'Til I Die, a new book written by England fans about following the national team home and abroad, is now on sale from TWTD’s shop. Like the Ipswich ‘Til I Die book in the same series, which is in the running for a national award, the new book captures the funny, the absurd, the emotional, the peculiar, the shocking and unbelievable that is part and parcel of being a diehard England fan. |
Town to Learn Carling Cup Opponents Wed 16th Jun 2010 00:47 Town will learn the identity their first round Carling Cup opponents when the draw takes place at 9.30am this morning. The Blues are seeded in the southern section of the draw. |
Smith Helps New Zealand to First World Cup Point Tue 15th Jun 2010 14:32 Town’s Tommy Smith helped New Zealand to their first ever World Cup point as a last-gasp Winston Reid goal saw the All Whites to a 1-1 draw with Slovakia in Rustenburg. The Blues’ centre-half played the full 90 minutes as he won his fifth full cap. |
Hollman: England Should Stick With Green Mon 14th Jun 2010 21:42 Town goalkeeper-coach Jim Hollman says he expects Fabio Capello to stick with Robert Green when England face Algeria on Friday, despite the former Norwich man’s disastrous error during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with the USA. Hollman worked with Green during his time coaching at Carrow Road. |
Smith to Start for New Zealand Mon 14th Jun 2010 21:37 New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert has confirmed that Town defender Tommy Smith will start Tuesday’s World Cup opener against Slovakia in Rustenburg (KO 12.30pm). Smith will win his fifth full cap on the left of a three-man defence as the All Whites begin their World Cup campaign. |
Smith Looking Forward to World Cup Debut Mon 14th Jun 2010 13:13 Central defender Tommy Smith says he is looking forward to his first World Cup match for New Zealand with a mixture of nerves and excitement. The All Whites face Slovakia in their opening group game in Rustenburg on Tuesday (KO 12.30pm). |
Wright Set for West Ham Return Mon 14th Jun 2010 11:43 Keeper Richard Wright could be set for a return to former club West Ham, having been released by the Blues at the end of the season. The former England keeper is in talks with the Hammers regarding a move back to Upton Park. |