Town's Agent Spending Up Wed 18th Aug 2010 13:02 The Football League’s latest Agents’ Fees Report shows Town spent £298,308 on agents’ fees in the year to June 30th 2010, up significantly on the same period in the previous year. During the 12 months to June 30th 2009, the Blues paid only £122,626 to agents. |
Naked Football Show Tonight Wed 18th Aug 2010 10:16 The Naked Football Show (ICR FM 6pm) makes its second appearance of the season this evening to discuss Town’s three-game unbeaten run and all the other Blues issues of the day. Hosts Graham Blackburn and Phil Ham will be joined in the studio by Johnny Leiston and Terry Holden. |
Taricco Makes Surprise Playing Return Wed 18th Aug 2010 09:42 Former Blue Mauricio Taricco is set to make a surprise playing comeback, six years after his last professional game. The 37-year-old Argentinian is currently assistant manager at Brighton and Hove Albion and is set to play for their reserves against Gillingham this evening. |
Town Linked With Pitman Wed 18th Aug 2010 08:47 Town are amongst a number of clubs said to be eyeing Bournemouth striker Brett Pitman. The Blues, Blackpool, Doncaster, Swansea, Watford and QPR are all believed to be tracking the 22-year-old. |
O'Dea Deal Done Tue 17th Aug 2010 19:13 Town have completed the loan signing of Celtic defender Darren O'Dea until January. Bhoys boss Neil Lennon first revealed that the 23-year-old was set for Portman Road on Saturday. |
Reserves Start Season Against Stevenage Tue 17th Aug 2010 16:26 Town’s reserves start their season with a home game against League Two new boys Stevenage at Playford Road on Wednesday afternoon (KO 2pm). Reserves coach Chris Kiwomya is set to name a young side including the likes of Tom Eastman, Reggie Lambe, Josh Carson, Jack Ainsley and Billy Clark, with Arran Lee-Barrett in goal. |
QPR Club Making New Move for Walters Tue 17th Aug 2010 12:26 QPR are again reported to be the club from outside the Premier League who have made an offer for ex-skipper Jon Walters. The Hoops are understood to be ready to pay more than £3 million for the 26-year-old, although appear yet to meet the Blues’ valuation which is nearer £4 million. |
Boro Latest Club Linked With Walters Tue 17th Aug 2010 11:34 Middlesbrough are claimed to have joined the clubs chasing wantaway wideman Jon Walters, according to a newspaper in the North-East. Citing sources in East Anglia, it’s reported that Gordon Strachan’s club have made an enquiry regarding the £3 million-rated Republic of Ireland B international. |
Draw for Welsh Duo Tue 17th Aug 2010 10:54 Academy duo Elliot Scotcher (pictured) and Jack Simmons won Wales U17 caps on Monday afternoon as their side drew a friendly 1-1 with Estonia in Tallinn. Both Town youngsters started the game. |
Wigan Put Scotland Deal On Hold Tue 17th Aug 2010 10:18 Town’s move for Wigan striker Jason Scotland is on hold while the Latics secure his replacement, according to reports in Lancashire. Over the weekend, Blues boss Roy Keane said he was hopeful of signing Scotland in time for Saturday’s game at Crystal Palace. |