Keane Concerned at Smith's Lack of Rest Tue 10th Aug 2010 15:47 Boss Roy Keane says he is concerned central defender Tommy Smith might pick up injuries in the months to come having come straight into the side soon after his return from the World Cup. Smith started pre-season late after his exploits with New Zealand in South Africa, but was immediately needed for first team duty with Damien Delaney out with a thigh injury. |
Keane: Nothing New on Stoke Target Walters Tue 10th Aug 2010 08:52 Town manager Roy Keane says he has heard nothing new from the various clubs interested in skipper Jon Walters. Stoke City are understood to be the frontrunners for the 26-year-old’s signature with QPR and other sides also interested. |
Academy Midfielder Carson in Young Squad Travelling to Exeter Tue 10th Aug 2010 08:49 Town boss Roy Keane will field a very young Town side when the Blues face Exeter in the first round of the Carling Cup at St James’ Park this evening. Northern Ireland U17 international midfielder Josh Carson has joined the likes of Luke Hyam, Troy Brown, Reggie Lambe, Jack Ainsley, Ronan Murray, Tom Eastman and Billy Clark in making the trip to Devon with virtually an entire senior team injured or on international duty. |
Dozzell Holding More Kids' Coaching Courses Mon 09th Aug 2010 19:01 Former Blue Jason Dozzell is holding more of his two-day coaching courses for kids. The ex-midfielder will be running the sessions at Ransomes Sports Club in Sidegate Avenue this Thursday and Friday from 10am until 3pm. |
Town No Nearer to New Signings Mon 09th Aug 2010 13:52 Town manager Roy Keane says he is no nearer to adding any new players to his squad, despite targeting two new signings by midweek after Saturday’s 3-1 win at Middlesbrough. In addition to the permanent additions, the Blues boss is also looking at bringing in some loan players with Town currently in the midst of an injury crisis. |
Martinez Confirms Town Interest in Scotland Mon 09th Aug 2010 10:07 Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has confirmed Town’s interest in Trinidad and Tobago international striker Jason Scotland, as first revealed on TWTD at the end of last week. However, the Spaniard says the Blues face opposition from other Championship clubs for the 31-year-old frontman. |
Clegg: Transfer Market Set to Spring into Life Mon 09th Aug 2010 09:02 Chief executive Simon Clegg says the transfer market is likely to spring into life now that the season has started. Town are targeting two signings by the middle of this week, while Clegg confirmed that there is more than one club chasing Blues skipper Jon Walters. |
Clegg to Look at Friendly Pricing Mon 09th Aug 2010 08:59 Chief executive Simon Clegg says he will look at the pricing of Town’s pre-season friendlies in the wake of the disappointing 5,770 attendance at last week’s 1-0 defeat to a Spurs XI. A number of TWTD posters were unhappy at paying £15 to watch what was essentially a reserves fixture with neither side fielding more than a handful of first team regulars. |
Keane Backing Priskin Mon 09th Aug 2010 08:56 Striker Tamás Priskin received his manager’s backing after netting the second goal in the Blues’ 3-1 win at Middlesbrough on Saturday. Boss Roy Keane says the Hungarian is likely to be given a run in the side with so many other players currently out injured. |
Keane Wants Two New Signings By Wednesday Mon 09th Aug 2010 08:52 Town manager Roy Keane says he’s hoping to add two new players to his squad before Wednesday. The Blues boss is looking at new attacking additions to his squad with skipper Jon Walters expected to be on his way to Stoke City. |