Lisbie Set to Sign Tue 15th Jul 2008 08:46 Town are set to sign Colchester striker Kevin Lisbie, according to a tabloid report this morning. The former Charlton man has been linked with the Blues all summer with a fee of £500,000 reportedly agreed last week. |
Town Hammer Cliftonville Mon 14th Jul 2008 22:02 Town started their three-game tour of Belfast with a 7-0 hammering of a very poor Cliftonville side. Gary Roberts opened the scoring, then Alan Lee and Danny Haynes netted before the break with Jaime Peters, Alan Quinn (2) and David Wright completing the scoring. |
Released Charlton Defender Thatcher Joins On Trial Mon 14th Jul 2008 19:45 Town have named former Tottenham, Charlton and Manchester City left-back Ben Thatcher in the side for tonight's game at Cliftonville. The 32-year-old was released by the Addicks at the end of the season and has joined the Blues on trial. |
Jim: No Decision on Permanent Captain Mon 14th Jul 2008 12:14 Boss Jim Magilton says he will continue to choose a captain on a match-by-match basis during pre-season. Alex Bruce and then briefly David Wright wore the armband against Brentford on Friday with someone else set to get the nod at Cliftonville this evening. |
Charisteas: I Will Stay With Nuremberg Mon 14th Jul 2008 12:09 Town target Angelos Charisteas says he will be staying with current club Nuremberg, despite interest from the Blues and other sides. The Blues have been given permission to speak to the Greek international having all but agreed a fee with the relegated German side. |
Magilton Sets West Ham Wright Deadline Mon 14th Jul 2008 07:32 Boss Jim Magilton says he will end his attempt to re-sign keeper Richard Wright from West Ham if the deal isn't done by the end of the week. The Town manager has another goalkeeping option if a deal can't be done. |
Charisteas Has Not Ruled Out Town Move Sun 13th Jul 2008 10:02 Nuremberg sporting director Martin Bader says striker Angelos Charisteas has not completely ruled out a move to the Blues, contrary to earlier reports in Greece and Germany. On Friday, Town chief executive Derek Bowden confirmed the Blues' move for the 28-year-old. |
Izaguirre Fails to Make Trip Sun 13th Jul 2008 09:53 Honduran international Emilio Izaguirre did not make his trip to England on Friday as expected due to a mix-up involving plane tickets. The left-sided full-back or midfielder is due to spend 10 days on trial with the Blues, but will not be involved in this week's pre-season tour of Belfast. |
Magilton: No Stoke Offer for Walters Sat 12th Jul 2008 10:14 Boss Jim Magilton has finally commented on the widespread reports of Stoke interest in striker Jon Walters. The Blues boss says Town have received no offers for the former Chester City man. |
Magilton: Good Work-Out Fri 11th Jul 2008 22:25 Boss Jim Magilton was pleased with his side's performance during the 2-0 victory at Brentford on Friday evening. Pim Balkestein and Danny Haynes netted the goals. |