Reading? Your Writing Mon 27th Mar 2006 14:05 Reading have won promotion to the Premiership at a canter. Are they the best side in this division since we returned? How will they fare in the Premiership and who do you expect to join them? |
Cambridge in Pre-Season Mon 27th Mar 2006 11:23 With six games of 2005/06 still to play, details of the 2006/07 pre-season programme are starting to emerge. TWTD has learnt that the Blues will travel to Cambridge United's Abbey Stadium on Saturday, July 29th. |
Sheepy: We're Not Selling Mon 27th Mar 2006 10:40 Chairman David Sheepshanks says he has no intention of selling any of the club's young players over the summer. Sheepshanks was speaking after Charlton boss Alan Curbishley, a big fan of Town's youth set-up, was spotted watching the Blues playing Hull on Saturday. |
Westy Out for Season Mon 27th Mar 2006 10:27 Midfielder Ian Westlake has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to the ankle injury he sustained in the 1-1 draw with Hull City on Saturday. An x-ray has shown that there is no break but the 22-year-old's ankle is badly sprained. |
Kiwi Kid Offered Deal Sun 26th Mar 2006 21:28 TWTD understands that Town have offered a two-year academy scholarship to New Zealand youngster Tommy Smith. The central defender has spent several spells on trial at Playford Road, making a number of appearances for the U16s this season. |
Clarke Makes Debut Sun 26th Mar 2006 21:08 On-loan striker Billy Clarke made his debut for Colchester United as they drew 0-0 with Scunthorpe on Saturday. Clarke, who moved to Layer Road on a month's loan on Wednesday, had a goal ruled out for offside in the closing moments after coming on as a 61st minute sub. |
Joe: Chances Missed Sat 25th Mar 2006 22:24 Town manager Joe Royle was disappointed with his side's finishing in their 1-1 with Hull. Strikers Dean McDonald and Alan Lee were amongst those guilty of missing good chances. |
Westy Misses Luton Sat 25th Mar 2006 19:05 Midfielder Ian Westlake will miss next week's trip to Luton after injuring his ankle in the first half of today's game with Hull. |
Town 1-1 Hull City Sat 25th Mar 2006 18:58 Town rued missing several good chances as Hull City fought back to draw 1-1 at Portman Road. Darren Currie had put the Blues in front with a fortuitous freekick as Town enjoyed much the better of the game, but Leon Cort headed Hull back on terms with his side's only serious effort on goal. |
Royle on Proudlock Exit Sat 25th Mar 2006 11:03 Boss Joe Royle has confirmed that Adam Proudlock has left Portman Road, as reported by TWTD on Friday. The Blues have paid up the remaining months of the 24-year-old's short-term contract. |