Premier Defender on Way Sat 24th Jul 2004 16:52 Town manager Joe Royle says he expects to sign a Premiership defender on a season-long loan later this week. The Blues lost central defender John McGreal and full-back Chris Makin over the summer, adding only Jason De Vos to the squad. |
Town 2-1 Palace Sat 24th Jul 2004 15:11 Town continued their improved pre-season form with a 2-1 win over newly promoted Premiership side Crystal Palace. The Blues went ahead in the fourth minute through Drissa Diallo before Shaun Derry put the visitors back on terms. Dean Bowditch netted the winner just before half time. |
U14s Win in Iceland Sat 24th Jul 2004 11:13 Town's U14 side has won their group at the Rey Cup tournament in Iceland. The Blues won the competition last season and look on course to repeat their success. |
Santos Set for QPR Fri 23rd Jul 2004 19:52 French defender Georges Santos looks set to join QPR on a two-year deal. The former Tranmere, Sheffield United and Grimsby player will have a medical on Monday before his free transfer is confirmed. |
Robson Tribute to Dale Fri 23rd Jul 2004 15:58 Former Town boss Sir Bobby Robson has paid tribute to Dale Roberts, who died from cancer last year. Robson brings his Newcastle side to Portman Road next Wednesday for a testimonial for Roberts's family (KO 7.45pm). |
Clarke Scores Two Fri 23rd Jul 2004 00:42 Academy striker Billy Clarke netted twice for the Irish U18s as they beat Norway 2-1 in the Falkenberg tournament in Sweden on Thursday afternoon. |
Squad for Palace Thu 22nd Jul 2004 17:37 Town's squad for Saturday lunchtime's friendly at home to Crystal Palace is as expected (KO 12pm). Out is Georges Santos due to his nose injury but back is Kevin Horlock after missing the trip to Oxford with bruised ribs. |
Royle Praise for De Vos Thu 22nd Jul 2004 14:02 Town manager Joe Royle has praised new signing Jason De Vos's performances in pre-season. De Vos joined the Blues on a Bosman from Wigan early in the summer. |
Horlock Back for Palace Thu 22nd Jul 2004 13:20 Midfielder Kevin Horlock will return to the Town squad for Saturday's first home pre-season game against Crystal Palace. The former Manchester City, Swindon and West Ham man missed out at Oxford on Monday due to bruised ribs. |
No New Striker? Thu 22nd Jul 2004 10:02 The improved form of Spanish frontman Pablo Couñago is making Town manager Joe Royle think twice about bringing in a new striker. Couñago got on the scoresheet at Oxford on Monday and looked somewhere near his best for the first time in some while. |