Reserves Squad Wed 18th Feb 2004 09:27 As expected, Town will field a stronger than usual reserve side when they face West Ham's second string at Portman Road this evening (KO 7pm). Pablo Couñago, Chris Bart-Williams, Georges Santos and Martijn Reuser are all set for starts in Steve McCall's side. |
Bent is England Hero Tue 17th Feb 2004 22:30 Town striker Darren Bent hit an 87th minute winner for the England U21s as David Platt's side beat Holland 3-2 at Hull's Kingston Communications Stadium. Bizarrely, it's the second time that Bent has netted an 87th minute goal at Hull for the U21s, even more strangely, also in a 3-2 victory. |
Loanee Tack Changes Tue 17th Feb 2004 17:34 Town manager Joe Royle says that Fabian Wilnis's dramatic return to fitness has meant he has given up his search for a loanee right-back. Wolves' Oleg Luzhny turned down the chance to join the Blues, while Royle also enquired about Birmingham's Jeff Kenna and Boro's Robbie Stockdale. |
Four in for Reserves Tue 17th Feb 2004 15:36 Pablo Couñago, Chris Bart-Williams, Georges Santos and Martijn Reuser are all likely to be in the reserves side facing West Ham at Portman Road on Wednesday evening (KO 7pm). |
Makin Two Weeks Away? Tue 17th Feb 2004 15:27 Defender Chris Makin could be only two weeks away from a return to action with the reserves, according to boss Joe Royle. Despite little early progress, last week's pain-killing injection appears to be doing the trick. |
Pair in England Action Tue 17th Feb 2004 13:32 Town strikers Darren Bent and Dean Bowditch will be in action for England this evening against sides from Holland. |
WBA Targeted Marshall Tue 17th Feb 2004 13:27 Town manager Joe Royle has revealed that fellow promotion hopefuls West Brom made an enquiry regarding keeper Andy Marshall. Meanwhile, Royle is continuing his search for a loan player. |
Another Ford Man to Sign Tue 17th Feb 2004 13:17 Town are set to sign a second player from Ryman League side Ford United. Last week the Blues revealed they were set to sign central defender Jerome Sobers, now team-mate Ben Patten will also be moving to Portman Road. |
Fab Back Saturday? Tue 17th Feb 2004 13:02 Full-back Fabian Wilnis could be back in the Town line-up when the Blues face Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday. The Dutchman has made an incredible recovery from the shoulder injury he picked up at Coventry. |
Nabil Back With Town Tue 17th Feb 2004 11:32 Midfielder Nabil Abidallah has rejoined training at Portman Road after ending his one-month loan spell at Northampton Town. |