Collins and Juan to Start Mon 22nd Aug 2005 13:06
Town will hand first starts to Aidan Collins and Jimmy Juan when they take on Yeovil at home in the first round of the Carling Cup on Tuesday (KO 7.45pm). Canadian midfielder Jaime Peters will also make his first home start as boss Joe Royle rests a number of his senior players. |
Spanish Trialist Vales Mon 22nd Aug 2005 11:41
Town's second Spanish trialist of the summer is former Athletic Bilbao defender Óscar Vales. The 30-year-old has a week in which to impress Joe Royle and his staff. |
No Blame for Trialist Mon 22nd Aug 2005 11:09
Boss Joe Royle is blaming blades on boots rather than the Dutch trialist for inflicting Sam Parkin's head wound. TWTD reported on Saturday that the unnamed Dutch striker's boot had caused the cut on Parkin's head which required 20 stitches. |
Bircham Link Sun 21st Aug 2005 20:44
A Sunday tabloid claims Town have had a £400,000 bid for QPR midfielder Marc Bircham turned down. Bircham is a Canada team-mate of Jason De Vos and Jaime Peters. |
Trust Meeting Moves Sun 21st Aug 2005 20:29
Chief executive Derek Bowden's meeting with Ipswich Town Ist has switched to Tuesday, 6th September. The meeting, where Bowden has agreed to answer fans' questions, has moved due to the home reserve fixture with Arsenal subsequently being set for the original date, the Monday of the same week. |
Mystery Investor? Sun 21st Aug 2005 20:03
Reports over the weekend claim a mystery investor was at Portman Road on Saturday to watch the Blues defeat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1. The story emerged just a day after chairman David Sheepshanks indicated that he and chief executive Derek Bowden are actively looking for investors to lend a hand with the club's still difficult financial situation. |
Joe: Kids Outstanding Sat 20th Aug 2005 19:49
Boss Joe Royle praised his "outstanding" youngsters after they defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 at Portman Road. Royle's starting XI against the Owls had an average age of just over 24 but was significantly inflated by the inclusion of veterans Jim Magilton, 36, and Fabian Wilnis, 34. |
Town 2-1 Wednesday Sat 20th Aug 2005 18:25
Goals from Richard Naylor and Ian Westlake took the Blues to a thoroughly deserved 2-1 home victory over Sheffield Wednesday. Town were irresistible in a first half during which Naylor headed the opener, Westlake adding a second after the break before Lee Peacock's late consolation. |
Barron Added to Squad Fri 19th Aug 2005 20:16
Full-back or midfielder Scott Barron has been added to the Town squad for Saturday's game with Sheffield Wednesday. Barron, 19, made his only senior appearance in last season's Carling Cup tie at home to Brentford. |
Town Hit By Double Blow Fri 19th Aug 2005 16:30
Town have been hit by a double injury blow ahead of Saturday's home game with Sheffield Wednesday. Keeper Lewis Price will not be ready to return to action after his knee injury and Sam Parkin has suffered a bad facial cut in training. |
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