Bruce Targeting Another Play-Off Campaign With Leeds Thu 29th Jul 2010 16:16 Exiting defender Alex Bruce says he is targeting another play-off campaign with Leeds this season, having reached the top six with former loan side Leicester last season. Bruce is expected to complete a move to the Elland Road club before the weekend with a fee of £200,000, plus another £100,000 on appearances, having been agreed yesterday. |
Keane Happy With Bury and Leiston Friendlies and to Be Giving Youngsters Their Chance Thu 29th Jul 2010 09:52 Boss Roy Keane felt local non-league sides Leiston and Bury Town provided his team with more than useful midweek workouts. A largely second string side beat the Ridgeons League team 2-0 at Victory Road on Tuesday with a more senior squad defeating the Ryman League club 1-0 yesterday. |
Trio Continue Talks With Leeds, Palace and Blackpool Thu 29th Jul 2010 02:04 Blues boss Roy Keane has confirmed that Alex Bruce, Owen Garvan and Jon Stead missed last night’s game at Bury to continue talks with Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Blackpool respectively. The Town manager says he is hopeful he will complete the signing of Sunderland keeper Márton Fülöp. |
Kennedy Will Add Vital Experience Thu 29th Jul 2010 01:44 Blues boss Roy Keane says Mark Kennedy, who completed his £75,000 move from Cardiff on Wednesday, will add valuable experience to the Town squad. Kennedy made his fist appearance for the Blues as a half-time sub in Wednesday’s 1-0 victory over Bury. |
Civelli Knock Not Serious Thu 29th Jul 2010 01:35 Boss Roy Keane says the knock midfielder Luciano Civelli suffered in Tuesday’s friendly at Leiston is nothing serious. The Argentinian limped off after only six minutes of Town’s 2-0 win against the Ridgeons League side having been on the end of a heavy challenge to the knee which suffered the multi-ligament injury from which the 23-year-old has just returned. |
Walters Again Linked With Stoke Wed 28th Jul 2010 23:43 Stoke City are again reported to be ready to make a move for Blues skipper Jon Walters. The Potters were linked with the 26-year-old in 2008, although never got as far as making a bid, and again earlier in the summer. |
McAuley Nets Winner at Bury Wed 28th Jul 2010 21:35 A second half Gareth McAuley header gave a strong Blues side a 1-0 friendly victory over Bury Town at Ram Meadow. The home side kept Town on terms in the first half, but the visitors made their superiority show after the break and in the end should have won more comfortably. |
Stead Set for Blackpool Wed 28th Jul 2010 17:21 Town striker Jon Stead is reported to be in talks with Premier League new boys Blackpool. Stead is believed to have turned down the chance to join Bristol City, the Blues having agreed a fee of £200,000 with the Robins. |
Kennedy in Strong Squad for Bury Wed 28th Jul 2010 17:09 New signing Mark Kennedy is set to make his first appearance for the Blues in this evening’s friendly at Bury Town (KO 7.45pm). Kennedy, whose £75,000 move to Portman Road was confirmed this afternoon, will be in a strong squad also including Brian Murphy, Grant Leadbitter, Gareth McAuley, Carlos Edwards and Jon Walters. |
Lisbie Joins Millwall Wed 28th Jul 2010 15:25 As reported yesterday, out-of-favour striker Kevin Lisbie has joined Millwall on a season-long loan. |