Chairman on Summer Sales Thu 02nd Jun 2005 19:22 David Sheepshanks has explained why he and the club's board accepted offers for Darren Bent and Kelvin Davis. Bent joined Charlton on Wednesday, while Davis is in talks with Sunderland. |
Chairman on Cole Case Thu 02nd Jun 2005 17:53 Chairman David Sheepshanks says Ashley Cole's appeal against the Premier League's guilty verdict in the tapping up enquiry could cause the end of the transfer market as we know it. Sheepshanks feels that clubs outside the Premiership would be particularly badly hit. |
Joe No to Tyson Thu 02nd Jun 2005 14:31 Boss Joe Royle has denied a report which claimed he was targeting Wycombe Wanderers striker Nathan Tyson. The 23-year-old has refused to sign an extension to his contract which has a year to run and is valued at £350,000. |
Kuqi in Finland Action Thu 02nd Jun 2005 11:45 Striker Shefki Kuqi will win his 36th international cap this evening when Finland take on Denmark in a friendly in Tampere. Kuqi, who has scored five international goals, has been named in Finland's starting line-up. |
Craig and Scots Out Thu 02nd Jun 2005 11:34 Liam Craig and the Scotland U19 side have failed to qualify for the UEFA European U19 Championships in Northern Ireland this summer. The Scots won their final elite group qualifying game 3-2 against Austria but finished second in the group. |
Sheepshanks on Davis Fee Thu 02nd Jun 2005 11:00 Chairman David Sheepshanks has revealed the fee agreed with Sunderland for Kelvin Davis is a "seven-figure sum". However, Sheepshanks made no mention of the percentage due to the MK Dons. |
Bent: Hard to Leave Town Wed 01st Jun 2005 18:15 Exiting striker Darren Bent says leaving Town was difficult after seven years at Portman Road. The frontman completed his £2.5 million move to Charlton late this afternoon, signing a four-year contract. |
Bowden: Joe to Get Cash Wed 01st Jun 2005 17:49 Club chief executive Derek Bowden says that Joe Royle will be given money to spend - if keeper Kelvin Davis completes his move to Sunderland. TWTD reported this morning that Davis would be at the Stadium of Light to discuss his move this afternoon. |
Davis Bid Accepted Wed 01st Jun 2005 15:25 Town chief executive Derek Bowden has revealed that the club have accepted Sunderland's bid for keeper Kelvin Davis. TWTD reported this morning that the former Luton and Wimbledon man would be in talks at the Stadium of Light this afternoon. Bowden said: "Kelvin Davis is currently in Sunderland, I believe. We've accepted an offer from Sunderland for Kelvin. He's probably with Mick McCarthy now. |
Bent Press Conference 5pm Wed 01st Jun 2005 14:24 Charlton have called a 5pm press conference where they will unveil new signing Darren Bent. The striker has agreed terms and is undergoing a medical. |