Dutchman on Trial Sun 24th Dec 2006 10:41 Town are taking 22-year-old Sparta Rotterdam right-back Marciano Bruma on trial. The Dutchman is out of favour at his home town club and is likely to be available on a free transfer, with his contract up in the summer. |
Jim: Shouldn't Have Lost Sat 23rd Dec 2006 18:38 Boss Jim Magilton felt his side ought not to have lost Saturday's game against Stoke City. The Town manager was unhappy with the small number of chances created and the lack of a cutting edge in his team as the Potters left Portman Road with a 1-0 victory. |
Town 0-1 Stoke City Sat 23rd Dec 2006 18:27 Liam Lawrence's 71st minute goal consigned the Blues to a 1-0 home defeat against Stoke. The Blues dominated possession for long spells but created too few decent opportunities, the best of which was a shot by Gavin Williams which deflected wide off Gary Roberts. |
Striker on Trial Fri 22nd Dec 2006 22:36 TWTD understands that Woodbridge Town striker Joe Francis spent time on trial at Portman Road last week. The 20-year-old was handed a start in Wednesday's behind-closed-doors reserve game at Watford, which the Blues won 1-0. |
Squad for Potters Clash Fri 22nd Dec 2006 14:57 Town have named the squad for Saturday's home game with Stoke City. The 18-man party is the same as last week's but with Billy Clarke returning and Sammy Moore dropping out. |
Town Unchanged? Fri 22nd Dec 2006 14:19 Boss Jim Magilton has a full squad from which to pick his side for Saturday's home game against Stoke City. Magilton could field the same team which defeated Leeds 1-0 at Portman Road last week. |
No Blue Evans Fri 22nd Dec 2006 14:07 Town have missed out on signing Manchester United defender Jonny Evans on loan. The Northern Irish international recently returned from a spell at Royal Antwerp, renewing boss Jim Magilton's interest, but the 18-year-old is reported to be joining Sunderland for the rest of the season. |
Trio Should Be Fine Fri 22nd Dec 2006 10:39 Billy Clarke, Gavin Williams and Gary Roberts are all expected to be fit enough to be involved against Stoke at Portman Road on Saturday. Clarke has been suffering with an ankle injury, while Williams and Roberts have groin problems. |
Clarke Nominated Fri 22nd Dec 2006 09:44 Striker Billy Clarke has been nominated in the 17th Eircom/FAI International Awards. The Cork-born frontman is in the running for the U19 International Player Award. |
Roberts Deal Close Thu 21st Dec 2006 13:49 Town manager Jim Magilton says that Gary Roberts's permanent move to Portman Road from Accrington Stanley is close to being sealed. The winger has been on loan with the Blues since October. |