Unsworth Move Hits Snag Thu 30th Jun 2005 10:59 Former loanee David Unsworth's proposed move to Town appears to have hit a snag with Portsmouth saying they are unwilling to help pay the defender's wages during a season-long loan. Boss Joe Royle confirmed yesterday that the Blues were targeting the 31-year-old. |
Atlético in Pre-Season? Thu 30th Jun 2005 08:45 Spanish side Atlético Madrid are reported to be Town's opponents in their final pre-season friendly on Friday, July 29th. Yesterday the Spaniards completed the signing of Chelsea flop Mateja Kezman. |
McDonald: I'll Sign Thu 30th Jun 2005 08:28 Former Arsenal youngster Dean McDonald has confirmed that he will be signing his one-year deal. TWTD reported last week that the striker or winger had agreed to put pen to paper. |
Unsworth Link Confirmed Wed 29th Jun 2005 20:49 Boss Joe Royle has confirmed that he is looking to sign former loanee David Unsworth. The full-back or central defender has been told he has no future at Portsmouth. |
Burley Set for Hearts Wed 29th Jun 2005 20:28 Former Town manager George Burley is expected to be named the new manager of Hearts by the end of the week. Burley met with Jambos owner Vladimir Romanov in Lithuania yesterday. |
Joe - Tough Division Wed 29th Jun 2005 18:11 Boss Joe Royle is tipping the Championship to be even harder than usual this season. Royle expects around half the division to be in the running for promotion to the Premiership. |
Phil and Warky Dropped Wed 29th Jun 2005 14:47 TWTD editor Phil Ham and Town legend John Wark have been dropped as columnists on the Evening Star. A cost-cutting reorganisation at the Star and the East Anglian Daily Times has seen the papers part company with a number of sports freelancers. |
Fan in Tribute to Brother Wed 29th Jun 2005 13:09 Town fan Mark Elmy will be embarking on the English Coast to Coast ride from this Friday in aid of the Orchid Appeal. Mark expects to complete the 210-mile ride in four days. |
No Ads on Shorts - Yet Wed 29th Jun 2005 10:45 Town will not have advertising on their shorts during 2005/06, however this could change in future seasons. Changes to Football League rules last season allow clubs to sell smaller adverts on their kit in addition to their main sponsors. |
Scowy to Preston Wed 29th Jun 2005 10:21 Preston North End are interested in signing former Blue James Scowcroft, according to a source close to the player. Yesterday the Lancashire press claimed Burnley were favourites to sign the 29-year-old frontman but they face opposition from one of their local rivals. |