Jim Aiming for Next Level Tue 10th Jun 2008 11:21 Boss Jim Magilton says he is aiming to take his side to the next level in 2008/09 and is targeting automatic promotion or at least a top-six finish. The Blues were eighth last season, missing out on the play-offs by one point and two places. |
Fifth Cap for Lambe Tue 10th Jun 2008 09:53 Academy midfielder Reggie Lambe won his fifth full international cap overnight as Bermuda beat Barbados 3-0 in a friendly. The 17-year-old made only his second start for his national side before being replaced in the 63rd minute. |
Agent: No Bid for Newcastle's Ameobi Tue 10th Jun 2008 08:40 Shola Ameobi's agent has denied that Newcastle have accepted a bid for his player from the Blues. Yesterday, reports from the North-East claimed the Magpies and Town had agreed a £4 million fee for the 26-year-old. |
No Comment on Newcastle Striker Ameobi Link Mon 09th Jun 2008 14:58 Town have issued a statement in which they refuse to comment on whether Newcastle United have accepted an offer for striker Shola Ameobi. According to reports in the North-East, a fee of £3.5 million rising to £4 million has been agreed with the Magpies for the 26-year-old. |
Ameobi Fee £4m - Reports Mon 09th Jun 2008 12:53 Striker Shola Ameobi would ultimately cost the Blues £4 million based on top-ups relating to appearances and other add-ons, according to reports in the North-East. |
Lambe Set for Fifth Cap Mon 09th Jun 2008 11:34 Academy midfielder Reggie Lambe looks set to win his fifth full cap this evening when Bermuda take on Barbados in the second of two friendlies. Lambe's Gombey Warriors ran out 2-1 victors of Saturday's first match, the 17-year-old coming on as a second half sub and setting up the winning goal. |
Town Set to Sign Newcastle's Ameobi Mon 09th Jun 2008 11:13 Newcastle United are reported to have accepted a £3.5 million bid from Town for striker Shola Ameobi. The 26-year-old has been widely tipped for a move away from St James' Park during the summer. |
Balkestein Signing Close to Completion Mon 09th Jun 2008 07:48 Town chief executive Derek Bowden says the Blues expect to complete the signing of Heerenveen central defender Pim Balkestein later this week. The 21-year-old was first linked with Town a month ago having been on trial at Portman Road at the end of the season. |
Macedonian Noveski Watched Sun 08th Jun 2008 22:15 TWTD understands that Macedonian defender Nikolce Noveski was the reason chief scout Steve McCall watched the Balkans side take on Poland in a friendly late last month. Noveski, who plays either as a centre-half or left-back, is currently with FSV Mainz 05 in the second division of the Bundesliga. |
Crash Reportedly After Norris's Wedding Sun 08th Jun 2008 12:28 Plymouth Argyle keeper Luke McCormick was reportedly on his way home from Town midfielder David Norris's wedding in Bolton when he was involved in an accident on the M6 early on Saturday morning. |