Preston Match on Sky Tue 05th Jul 2005 15:39 Sky Sports have added Town's August Bank Holiday home match with Preston North End to their new season schedule. The Monday, August 29th match was planned as a 3pm kick-off, however it now appears to have an early evening start, probably 5.35pm, although this is yet to be confirmed. |
Joe Hails Jim Decision Tue 05th Jul 2005 13:49 Boss Joe Royle has hailed skipper Jim Magilton a massive influence after the Northern Irishman decided to remain with the Blues for another year. Magilton had been offered a two-year player-coach deal with Bristol Rovers. |
Club Confirm Yeovil Date Tue 05th Jul 2005 13:31 Town have confirmed that the Carling Cup first round tie at home to Yeovil will be played on Wednesday, 24th August (KO 7.45pm). |
Jim Staying Tue 05th Jul 2005 13:26 Skipper Jim Magilton will be staying with the Blues after signing his one-year deal. The Northern Irishman has been weighing-up whether to remain with Town or take the offer of a two-year player-coach contract at Bristol Rovers. |
Parkin Impressed Tue 05th Jul 2005 11:58 New signing Sam Parkin says he has been impressed with Town's pre-season training. The squad got back into action yesterday under the guidance of fitness coach Simon Thadani. |
Cardiff Game to Move Tue 05th Jul 2005 10:54 Town's away game at Cardiff City is set to move from Saturday, 26th November to the following day. The original date clashes with the Wales rugby union side taking on Australia at the Millennium Stadium. |
Atkins Confirms Interest Tue 05th Jul 2005 10:11 Bristol Rovers manager Ian Atkins has confirmed that Town skipper Jim Magilton is amongst his player-coach targets. The Northern Irishman is weighing-up whether to stay with the Blues or move to the League Two club. |
Three to Sign on Tuesday Mon 04th Jul 2005 22:40 Fabian Wilnis, Dean McDonald and Jimmy Juan will put pen to paper on their new Town deals on Tuesday. All three have verbally agreed to stay at Portman Road but are yet to go through the formality of signing their contracts. |
Bristol Rovers After Jim Mon 04th Jul 2005 13:50 League Two side Bristol Rovers are reported to be the club who have offered skipper Jim Magilton a player-coach role. Rovers, who are managed by another former Town captain Ian Atkins, parted company with previous coach Kevan Broadhurst on Friday. |
Pablo Wants Spanish Move Mon 04th Jul 2005 11:34 Released Town striker Pablo Couñago says he wants to continue his career in Spain despite receiving interest from English clubs. The 25-year-old was not offered a new contract with the Blues when his current deal expired at the end of the season. |