Blackburn Eyeing Smith Fri 02nd Jul 2010 09:48 Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is understood to have monitored Town defender Tommy Smith’s progress during the World Cup with New Zealand. Smith played alongside Rovers centre-half Ryan Nelsen in South Africa as the All Whites achieved three draws, including a famous 1-1 with Italy. |
Leicester Striker Linked With Town Thu 01st Jul 2010 17:38 Town are reported to be chasing Leicester striker DJ Campbell. The 28-year-old spent the end of last season on loan at Blackpool, who are keen to sign the 5ft 10in tall frontman on a permanent basis in time for their inaugural Premier League campaign. |
Sheepshanks Backing Capello Thu 01st Jul 2010 17:14 Town director and FA board member David Sheepshanks is backing England boss Fabio Capello, despite his side’s dreadful showing at the World Cup in South Africa. Sheepshanks and the rest of the FA board are set to meet to discuss Capello’s future next week. |
Williams Linked With Assistant Role Thu 01st Jul 2010 15:13 Former midfielder Geraint Williams has been linked with the Town assistant manager’s role Roy Keane is looking to fill before the start of the season. Ex-Colchester boss Williams was sacked by Leyton Orient in March. |
Jackett Reiterates Lisbie Interest Thu 01st Jul 2010 12:47 Millwall boss Kenny Jackett has reiterated his interest in Town striker Kevin Lisbie, however, the Lions manager says no move is imminent. The 31-year-old frontman, who spent all of last season on loan at Colchester, is one of the eight players Town have made available for transfer. |
Two Wrights Wrong Says Burley Thu 01st Jul 2010 11:37 Former Blues boss George Burley insists that keeper Julian Speroni will be part of his Crystal Palace side next season and says he is yet to speak to released Town glovesman Richard Wright. The former England international was understood to be on Burley’s radar with Speroni tipped to join either West Ham or QPR. |
Town Make Eight Available for Transfer Wed 30th Jun 2010 11:41 Town have contacted all other Football League clubs to make them aware of the availability of eight senior players. Alex Bruce, Owen Garvan, Alan Quinn, Colin Healy, Jon Stead, Lee Martin, Kevin Lisbie and Pablo Couñago are the eight players named in a circular which was sent out earlier this week. |
Keane: Smith Will Be Pushing for First Team Place Wed 30th Jun 2010 08:25 Boss Roy Keane expects Tommy Smith to push for a place in the first team this season after his exploits with New Zealand at the World Cup. The central defender has been given an extra three weeks off to recover from the All Whites’ unbeaten campaign in South Africa. |
Foley Decides Against US Move Tue 29th Jun 2010 22:33 Former Town coach Steve Foley has decided against accepting his coaching post with the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Foley, who left the Blues at the end of 2009/10, had initially taken the position working for head coach Paul Dalglish. |
Wright Completes Palace Move Tue 29th Jun 2010 17:30 Released defender David Wright has completed his move to Crystal Palace. The free agent has signed a two-year deal at Selhurst Park, having undergone a medical yesterday. |