Clarke Scores But Irish Lose Sat 17th May 2008 16:04 Striker Billy Clarke netted a late consolation for the Republic of Ireland U21s as they lost 3-1 to Nigeria at the Intercontinental Cup in Malaysia earlier today. Clarke, winning his ninth U21 cap, tapped home from close range in stoppage time. |
Leacock Linked With Town, Coventry and Hull Sat 17th May 2008 13:07 Town, Coventry City and Hull City are reported to be interested in signing Derby County central defender Dean Leacock during the close season. The 23-year-old has a year remaining on his deal at Pride Park. |
International Scout to Be Named Within Weeks Sat 17th May 2008 08:59 Chairman David Sheepshanks says the club's new international scout will be named within the next few weeks. The Blues want to increase their ability to recruit players from abroad, while not making the mistakes which upset the balance of the squad back in 2002. |
West Ham and West Brom at Portman Road Fri 16th May 2008 15:53 Town have announced that West Ham and West Brom will be this summer's Premier League opposition at Portman Road. The Baggies will face the Blues on Saturday 26th July (KO 3pm TBC), while the Hammers are in Suffolk on Monday 4th August (KO 7.45pm) |
Garvan and Bruce Off to the Algarve With Ireland Fri 16th May 2008 14:03 Owen Garvan and Alex Bruce are off to the Algarve today with the senior Irish squad for a training camp. The travelling party assembled in Malahide, Dublin on Wednesday where they held their first training sessions with new coach Giovanni Trapattoni. |
Town to Face Gillingham Fri 16th May 2008 10:45 Gillinghan have announced a pre-season friendly with the Blues at the Priestfield Stadium on Wednesday 23rd July (KO 7.45pm). |
Did We Punch Above Our Weight This Season? Fri 16th May 2008 09:42 Stats expert, Naked Football Show contributor and TWTD columnist Chris Rand reckons Town's eighth place finish surpassed most expectations. |
Glentoran and Brighton in Pre-Season Fri 16th May 2008 08:58 Town will play pre-season friendlies with Belfast side Glentoran and League One club Brighton and Hove Albion this summer. Boss Jim Magilton has been planning a game against a club from his home town for the last couple of seasons. |
Sørensen Released By Villa and Has Plans Thu 15th May 2008 19:46 Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has revealed that Town target Thomas Sørensen will be leaving the Premier League club this summer. |
Clarke Wins Eighth U21 Cap as Irish Win Thu 15th May 2008 16:46 Transfer-listed striker Billy Clarke played the full 90 minutes as the Republic of Ireland U21s started their Intercontinental Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over hosts Malaysia this afternoon. Clarke was winning his eighth U21 cap. |