Town Close to Signing Newcastle's Ameobi Tue 19th Aug 2008 08:29 Boss Jim Magilton says he hopes to finalise the signing of Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi later today. The 26-year-old underwent a medical at Portman Road yesterday, the clubs having agreed a fee of £2.5 million plus top-ups last week. |
Crystal Palace Quoted £750,000 for Lee? Mon 18th Aug 2008 16:32 Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock is reported to have been quoted £750,000 for Town striker Alan Lee. Warnock confirmed his interest in the Irishman last week and was previously understood to be ready to offer £500,000 for the ex-Cardiff and Rotherham man. |
Garvan Withdrawal Due to Illness Mon 18th Aug 2008 15:27 Town have revealed that midfielder Owen Garvan was withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland U21 squad due to illness. The 20-year-old was pulled out of the party travelling to Austria yesterday. |
Town Confirm Lisbie's Goal Mon 18th Aug 2008 15:05 Town have confirmed that the Blues' second goal at Burnley will be credited to Kevin Lisbie. Some reports over the weekend awarded Clarets defender Graham Alexander an own goal. |
Trotter in Team of the Week Mon 18th Aug 2008 14:26 Town midfielder Liam Trotter has been named in the Championship Team of the Week. Trotter netted the Blues' first goal in the 3-0 victory at Burnley. |
Lisbie: It Was My Goal Mon 18th Aug 2008 08:50 Striker Kevin Lisbie is claiming the Blues' second goal at Burnley, despite suggestions that Burnley defender Graham Alexander got the final touch. |
Burnley Holding Parachutist Enquiry Mon 18th Aug 2008 08:44 Burnley's board are holding an emergency meeting this morning to find out why it took so long to retrieve the parachutist from the roof of the David Fishwick Stand on Saturday. The stray jumper has been named as Ben Cannon, a brigadier who is believed to live in nearby Todmorden. |
Garvan Out of Ireland Duty Sun 17th Aug 2008 20:26 Midfielder Owen Garvan has been withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad playing Austria in a friendly this week due to an injury. However, five Town players are set to meet up with international squads this week. |
Lisbie's Goal? Sun 17th Aug 2008 14:00 Striker Kevin Lisbie could lose his goal from yesterday's 3-0 victory at Burnley with video evidence suggesting Clarets defender Graham Alexander may actually have got the vital touch. |
Nugent Not Interested as Celtic Striker Linked Sun 17th Aug 2008 10:43 Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed that striker David Nugent is not interested in a move to Portman Road. Pompey are happy for the one-time England international to join the Blues for an initial fee of £3.5 million rising to £5 million on appearances. |