Non-Leaguer Set for Trial Sat 17th Jan 2009 09:02 Town are to give a trial to Theo Smith of Nottingham-based East Midlands Counties Football League side Dunkirk. The midfielder or striker will be with the Blues for two weeks. |
Jim: Civelli Move Could Take Time Fri 16th Jan 2009 17:09 Boss Jim Magilton says Town's move for Argentinian left midfielder Luciano Civelli could still take some time. The 22-year-old Club Banfield player is keen on a move to English football and so far the discussions are progressing smoothly. |
Harding and Bowditch in Squad Fri 16th Jan 2009 15:03 Town have named Dan Harding and Dean Bowditch in the squad for Saturday's game at Crystal Palace. The duo recently returned from loan spells at Brentford and Southend respectively. |
Magilton Hopes Bruce Will Sign Deal Fri 16th Jan 2009 12:44 Boss Jim Magilton says he hopes defender Alex Bruce changes his mind and decides to accept the Blues' offer of a new two-year deal. The Irish international, whose current terms are up at the end of the season, turned down the new contract earlier this week. |
Town Draw Cardiff Or Birmingham in Youth Cup Fri 16th Jan 2009 11:20 Town will face Cardiff or Birmingham City away in round six of the FA Youth Cup if they come through Tuesday's fourth round tie at Portman Road against Crystal Palace (KO 7pm) and then their fifth round match at home to Watford. |
Town Waiting on Volz Ahead of Palace Trip Fri 16th Jan 2009 10:57 Town are waiting on full-back Moritz Volz ahead of Saturday's trip to Crystal Palace. The German has a groin problem and is rated 50/50 to take his place at right-back, but better news is that the Blues can call on midfielder Veliche Shumulikoski after his one-game ban. |
U18s Face Arsenal Fri 16th Jan 2009 09:32 Town's U18s play their first game of 2009 on Saturday morning when they travel to Arsenal's Hale End academy to take on the young Gunners (KO 10.45am). |
Gorman: Trialist is Ronaldo-esque Fri 16th Jan 2009 09:03 Assistant manager John Gorman has confirmed that trialist Lino Goncalves will be with the Blues next week on his recommendation. Gorman says the former Fulham academy winger is very much in the style of Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo. |
Town Confirm Civelli Interest Thu 15th Jan 2009 16:37 Town have confirmed their interest in Club Banfield left midfielder Luciano Civelli. Talks are currently ongoing between the Blues and the Argentinian club. |
Gorman: Balkestein Could Step Up Thu 15th Jan 2009 16:00 New assistant manager John Gorman says Dutch defender Pim Balkestein could force his way into the Town first team with the Blues currently short of defenders. The 21-year-old has made three starts and three sub appearances since joining from Heerenveen in the summer. |