Town 2-1 Gillingham Sat 07th Aug 2004 18:15 Town got the new season off to a victorious start, coming from behind to beat Gillingham 2-1 at Portman Road. The visitors went in front through Paul Smith but the Blues struck back via Richard Naylor and Dean Bowditch. |
Four-Up for Horlock? Fri 06th Aug 2004 16:31 Summer signing Kevin Horlock is aiming for his fourth promotion from Division One (now the Championship) when the Blues kick-off their season at home to Gillingham on Saturday. |
Jim Absence Confirmed Fri 06th Aug 2004 15:45 Town have confirmed that skipper Jim Magilton will miss Saturday's season opener with Gillingham. The midfielder sustained a slight tear to his thigh muscle during the 2-1 friendly win against Newcastle. |
Questionnaire Results Fri 06th Aug 2004 13:46 TWTD has been slaving away all summer to being you the results of the 2003/04 TWTD Questionnaire. Gav has been utilising maths skills which come out once a year, while Phil has been in the Peter Snow role of analyst. |
Chairman: Squad Additions Fri 06th Aug 2004 13:31 Town chairman David Sheepshanks says that manager Joe Royle will have the financial resources to add to his squad as the season progresses. Royle said yesterday that he is close to securing two loan players, with one expected to be Arsenal youngster Justin Hoyte. |
New Issue of TWTD Out Fri 06th Aug 2004 10:57 Saturday sees the publication of the first issue of TWTD for the new season which includes an interview with summer signing Jason De Vos. The Canadian, not a big fan of CONCACAF's World Cup qualifying process, reveals that Town legend Terry Butcher had a big effect on his career. |
Nash on Way Back Thu 05th Aug 2004 19:04 Irish central defender Gerard Nash is well on the way to a return to action after the second cruciate knee ligament operation of his short career. The 18-year-old made his senior debut in last season's 6-1 win at home to Burnley. |
Jim Out of Squad Thu 05th Aug 2004 18:59 Town skipper Jim Magilton has been left out of the provisional squad for Saturday's game with Gillingham. Magilton is not expected to be fit, having picked up a small tear on his thigh muscle. |
No Deal for Nouma Thu 05th Aug 2004 17:34 French striker Pascal Nouma will not be offered a deal with Town. The former PSG, Strasbourg and Lens frontman came on as a sub in Monday's victory over Osasuna but has not done enough to win a contract at Portman Road. |
Jim Set to Miss Out Thu 05th Aug 2004 13:54 Town skipper Jim Magilton looks increasingly doubtful for Saturday's league opener with Gillingham at Portman Road. Magilton, who didn't miss a league game last season, picked up a thigh injury in the friendly against Newcastle which a scan has shown to be a slight tear. |