Squad for Cup Tie Fri 23rd Jan 2004 11:09 Town's squad for Saturday's fourth round FA Cup tie with Sunderland is as predicted yesterday. The only concern in the 16 is over John McGreal who has missed training throughout the week due to a back problem. |
Goat Leak Angers Coppell Fri 23rd Jan 2004 10:12 Reading manager Steve Coppell says he is annoyed that private conversations regarding Town's proposed move for Shaun Goater found their way into the papers. The Blues expressed loan interest in the former Manchester City striker earlier in the week, but the Bermudian says he is not interested in a move. |
Spartacus Bout at Academy Thu 22nd Jan 2004 15:05 Suffolk boxer Steve Spartacus is planning a hometown fight at the Blues' Playford Road Training Centre. Sparticus recently won the national light-heavyweight title and is keen to defend it in Ipswich. |
Goater Flattered Thu 22nd Jan 2004 14:56 Town loan target Shaun Goater says he is flattered that former boss Joe Royle is interested in taking him to Portman Road. The most successful period in the Bermuda international's career was playing under Royle at Manchester City. |
Santos and Bent Miss Out Thu 22nd Jan 2004 14:46 Georges Santos and Darren Bent are both out of Saturday's home fourth round FA Cup tie against Sunderland with ankle injuries. Better news for Town is that Jim Magilton and Chris Bart-Williams have both trained and John McGreal expects to be fit. |
Goater Doesn't Want Move Thu 22nd Jan 2004 13:59 Reading striker Shaun Goater has told Royals' boss Steve Coppell that he is unwilling to go out on loan. Meanwhile unwanted keeper Andy Marshall could be on his way to Millwall. |
Venus Offered on Free Wed 21st Jan 2004 17:11 Former Town defender Mark Venus has been made available on a free transfer by Cambridge United in the wake of what manager John Taylor describes as "a frank exchange of views". |
Magilton Prepared to Wait Wed 21st Jan 2004 16:07 Town skipper Jim Magilton says he is no hurry to sign a new deal at Portman Road and will think about the matter once an offer is on the table. |
Four in Irish Squad Wed 21st Jan 2004 16:02 Town have four players in the Irish U17 squad for the four team Copa del Atlantico tournament in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, held between February 2nd and 7th. |
Reserves 1-0 Coventry Wed 21st Jan 2004 15:47 A young Town reserves side defeated Coventry City 1-0 at a rainy Playford Road on Wednesday afternoon. Daniel Flack scored the winner in the first half but more importantly central defender Drissa Diallo came through seemingly unscathed. |