Town Move for Loach Tue 17th Jul 2012 20:38 Town are understood had an offer accepted by Watford for keeper Scott Loach. The 24-year-old former England U21 international, who we reported was the subject of a Town enquiry in late June, was previously with the Blues’ academy between 1997 and 2000 before his family returned to hometown Nottingham. |
Helmond Sport 1-1 Town Tue 17th Jul 2012 19:51 Michael Chopra netted his first goal of pre-season as the Blues came from behind to draw their opening friendly 1-1 at Helmond Sport. |
Keeper on Trial Tue 17th Jul 2012 16:53 Town have announced that three trialists will take the field tonight in their first pre-season match taking place at Helmond Sport. Possibly of most interest is keeper Marian Kello who is out of contract with his former club Hearts. |
Lonergan Completes Bolton Move Tue 17th Jul 2012 10:57 Leeds keeper Andy Lonergan has completed his move to Bolton a fee of around £200,000. The Blues and Sheffield Wednesday were also believed to have targeted the 28-year-old former Preston man. |
Scowy and Foley to Join Academy Mon 16th Jul 2012 22:58 TWTD understands that former striker James Scowcroft and ex-coach Steve Foley are to join Bryan Klug’s academy coaching staff. The EPPP shake-up of the academy system means clubs like Town who are opting for Category Two need to appoint additional staff this summer. |
Dozzell Running Coaching Courses for Kids Mon 16th Jul 2012 11:21 Former Blue Jason Dozzell is holding another of his two-day coaching courses for kids. The ex-midfielder will be running the sessions at Ransomes Sports Club in Sidegate Avenue on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th July from 10am until 3pm. |
Bolton Still Favourites for Lonergan Mon 16th Jul 2012 10:22 Bolton Wanderers remain the favourites to sign Leeds keeper Andy Lonergan, despite late interest from the Blues and Sheffield Wednesday, according to reports this morning. The 28-year-old former Preston man, previously a Town target during Jim Magilton’s time as manager, was said to be the subject of Town interest at the end of last week. |
Smith to Join Olympics Squad on Monday Sun 15th Jul 2012 12:40 Town defender Tommy Smith will meet up with the New Zealand Olympic squad in London on Monday having missed friendlies against Japan and South Korea this week due to a hamstring injury. |
U18s Start Pre-Season With Draw Sat 14th Jul 2012 20:02 Town's U18s were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw at Kirkley and Pakefield against the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division side's first team in their opening pre-season friendly in front of new academy director Bryan Klug. |
Trust Fun Day Off Sat 14th Jul 2012 09:58 The ITFC Charitable Trust's Portman Road Fun Day which was due to take place today has been cancelled due to the weather. |