Norwegian in Reserves Tue 25th Oct 2005 14:24 Norwegian trialist Vemund Brekke Skard was in a Town reserves side which lost 1-0 to Spurs in a friendly at Playford Road on Tuesday afternoon. The Blues fielded a strong side including Sam Parkin, Dean Bowditch, Dean McDonald and Jaime Peters. |
Westy on Way Back Tue 25th Oct 2005 11:29 Midfielder Ian Westlake is expected to get back into full training on Thursday and hopes to be back in contention for next week's match at Derby County. The 21-year-old injured his ankle in training last month. |
Holland Linked Again Tue 25th Oct 2005 09:45 A national newspaper claims that Town continue to be interested in taking former captain Matt Holland on loan. Holland was recently reported to be keen on returning to Portman Road for a short spell but subsequently said he had been misquoted. |
Bowditch Set for Sale? Tue 25th Oct 2005 09:22 Boss Joe Royle says he is considering selling a player in January in order to bring in loan signings. Yesterday's reports linking Dean Bowditch with a £1 million move to West Ham has led to speculation that the 19-year-old could be the man sacrificed. |
Aoudia Was Target Mon 24th Oct 2005 22:02 TWTD understands that the Oslo Øst player the Blues recently went to Norway to watch was striker or midfielder Karim Aoudia. The Norwegian U19 international was expected to be in action in a game with Brumunddal but was only used as a late substitute. |
Royle Backs Chairman Mon 24th Oct 2005 21:07 Manager Joe Royle has given David Sheepshanks his backing and has called on fans to stop protesting against the chairman. |
Skard at Club Mon 24th Oct 2005 11:50 Town have confirmed that Norwegian midfielder Vemund Brekke Skard has joined the club on a week's trial. TWTD first broke the news that the Brumunddal player was set for a trial last Tuesday. |
Bowditch West Ham Link Mon 24th Oct 2005 10:37 A tabloid newspaper is linking striker Dean Bowditch with a £1 million move to West Ham. The Hammers have recently been regulars at Portman Road with midfielder Owen Garvan also amongst their targets. |
Chairman on Protests Sun 23rd Oct 2005 21:17 Chairman David Sheepshanks has commented on the protests after Saturday's 1-0 home defeat to Watford. Around 150 North Stand fans stayed behind after the game to call for the chairman's head, continuing protests which had begun during the match. |
Academy Sides Lose Sat 22nd Oct 2005 19:27 Both Town senior academy sides lost 4-3 at Crystal Palace's Copers Cope Road training ground in Beckenham on Saturday morning. |