Jim: Wright Signing Very Close Mon 21st Jul 2008 07:15 Richard Wright is finally expected to make his return to the Blues later today. TWTD first revealed that Town were again eyeing their former keeper back in March when former goalkeeper-coach Andy Rhodes was spotted watching West Ham's reserves, a previous move for Wright having failed last summer. |
Charisteas Quickly Back in Action Sun 20th Jul 2008 21:57 Town target Angelos Charisteas was back in action on Sunday in a friendly against Birmingham City, despite previously being ruled out for the remainder of Nuremberg's pre-season training camp in Austria. |
Jim: Glentoran Gave Us a Tough Game Sun 20th Jul 2008 19:41 Boss Jim Magilton felt Glentoran gave his side a hard game at the Oval on Saturday afternoon. The Town manager felt his side were lucky to be on terms at the break after the Irish Premier League side had had the better of the opening period. |
Wright Left Out of West Ham's US Tour Sun 20th Jul 2008 09:35 Town target Richard Wright has been left out of the West Ham squad which has travelled to the USA for a pre-season tour. Wright, who was also omitted from the squad which played a friendly with Hampton and Richmond Borough on Thursday evening, is believed to be closing in on a return to Portman Road. |
Glentoran 1-3 Town Sat 19th Jul 2008 17:20 Town ended their week-long tour of Belfast with a 3-1 victory over Glentoran in Paul Leeman's testimonial at the Oval. Darren Boyle put the home side in front early on, but Alan Lee and Pablo Couñago netted either side of half-time, prior to a late Gary Roberts penalty. |
Charisteas Injures Knee in Training Sat 19th Jul 2008 14:26 Town target Angelos Charisteas has picked up a knee injury while training with Nuremberg in Austria. The Greek international twisted his left knee and spent several minutes on the ground receiving treatment before having the injury bandaged. |
Lisbie: It Was Always Going to Be Town Sat 19th Jul 2008 11:18 New Town striker Kevin Lisbie says a number of clubs were interested in taking him from Colchester United this summer, but he had little hesitation in joining the Blues. Lisbie signed a three-year deal yesterday after completing a £600,000 move. |
Jim: Lisbie is Natural Born Goalscorer Sat 19th Jul 2008 10:31 Boss Jim Magilton has hailed Kevin Lisbie as a "natural goalscorerâ€Â, who will get plenty of chances to hit the net during his time with the Blues. Yesterday Lisbie joined Town from Colchester on a three-year deal, TWTD having predicted "one possibly two†Friday signings on Thursday. |
Colchester Boss Williams Sorry to Lose Lisbie Fri 18th Jul 2008 19:32 Colchester United boss Geraint Williams says he is sorry to lose striker Kevin Lisbie to the Blues. Lisbie has joined Town on a three-year deal for a fee believed to be £600,000. |
Colchester Striker Lisbie Signs Three-Year Deal Fri 18th Jul 2008 19:21 Town have announced that Colchester United striker Kevin Lisbie has signed a three-year deal with the Blues. A fee of £600,000 is believed to have been agreed for the former Charlton man. |