Dutchman Balkestein Linked Sat 24th May 2008 17:34 Town have been linked with a move for Heerenveen central defender Pim Balkestein. The 21-year-old is understood to be the European target mentioned earlier in the week, while his father Luuk is being linked with the Blues' new international scouting role. |
Accrington Want to Re-Sign Roberts Fri 23rd May 2008 23:35 Accrington Stanley chairman Eric Whalley has revealed that he has spoken to Town winger Gary Roberts regarding a possible return to the Lancashire club. The winger joined the Blues from League Two Stanley in 2007 for a fee of £220,000 after a loan spell. |
Clarke and Irish Bow Out Fri 23rd May 2008 23:30 Billy Clarke and the Irish U21s crashed out of the Intercontinental Cup in Malaysia on Friday afternoon having lost their semi-final 3-1 to Australia. Clarke played in all four of Ireland's games. |
Bruce and Garvan Both on Bench Fri 23rd May 2008 23:28 Both Alex Bruce and Owen Garvan will be on the bench for the Republic of Ireland when they take on Serbia in a friendly at Croke Park on Saturday evening (Sky Sports Two, 7.30pm ). |
Season Ticket Total Up Fri 23rd May 2008 11:41 Town have revealed that they expect season ticket numbers for next season to exceed the 2007/08 total. Last year the Blues sold just under 15,000 season tickets. |
Bruce Set to Start for Ireland Fri 23rd May 2008 09:54 Alex Bruce is expected to be named in the Republic of Ireland side which takes on Serbia in new coach Giovanni Trapattoni's first competitive match in charge at Croke Park on Saturday (Sky Sports Two, 7.30pm). Midfielder Owen Garvan is likely to be amongst the subs. |
Carlisle Keeper Linked With Blues and Birmingham Fri 23rd May 2008 09:17 Cumbrian reports claim the Blues and Birmingham City are eyeing Carlisle keeper Keiren Westwood. The 23-year-old has impressed hugely this season, keeping 19 clean sheets for the League One club and putting in a man of the match display in the recent play-off semi-final against Leeds United. |
Peters in Canada Squad for Friendlies Fri 23rd May 2008 08:59 Winger Jaime Peters has been named in the Canada squad for friendlies with Brazil and Panama in the US. The Canucks take on the Brazilians in Seattle on Sunday 25th May and the Panamanians on Wednesday 4th June in Fort Lauderdale. |
Town Linked With European Defender and Clingan Fri 23rd May 2008 08:50 Town boss Jim Magilton is reportedly close to signing a young European-based central defender, while Nottingham Forest midfielder Sammy Clingan is again linked with a move to Portman Road. |
Jim Out to Forge Northern Irish Links Thu 22nd May 2008 12:43 Boss Jim Magilton says he hopes the pre-season tour of Northern Ireland will help the club to forge links in the province. The Blues face Cliftonville on July 14th, Donegal Celtic on July 17th and Glentoran on July 19th. |