New Duo in Squad for Hull Fri 18th Aug 2006 12:36 New loanees Mark Noble and Simon Walton are included in an 18-man squad for Saturday's home game with Hull City. The duo signed loan deals on Friday, although their clubs - West Ham and Charlton respectively - will not allow them to play in Tuesday's Carling Cup tie at Peterborough. |
U18s Season Starts Fri 18th Aug 2006 10:12 Town's U18s start their 2006/07 FA Premier Academy League campaign on Saturday morning with a visit to Manchester United (KO 11am). |
No Parkin Move Yet Fri 18th Aug 2006 09:48 Striker Sam Parkin has spoken to Preston and Luton but has not yet decided where his future lies. The two clubs are understood to have had bids of £300,000 - plus top-ups which reportedly could take the fee above £500,000 - accepted by the Blues, but another side, believed to be Coventry, are also said to be in the running. |
Chairman: More Signings Thu 17th Aug 2006 23:03 Chairman David Sheepshanks says that there will be more new signings before the transfer window closes on August 31st. The Blues have signed midfielders Simon Walton and Mark Noble on three-month loan spells this week. |
Jim Pleased With Signing Thu 17th Aug 2006 20:25 Boss Jim Magilton says he was first impressed with new loanee Simon Walton when the pair crossed swords during the 18-year-old's Leeds United days. Walton, now with Charlton, is joining the Blues on a three-month loan. |
Macken Signing Unlikely Thu 17th Aug 2006 18:53 Crystal Palace boss Peter Taylor says he is unlikely to allow striker Jon Macken join the Blues on loan. Town manager Jim Magilton said on Wednesday that he is keen to bring the Irish international frontman to Portman Road on a short-term spell. |
Walton Joins on Loan Thu 17th Aug 2006 16:55 Charlton Athletic midfielder Simon Walton has agreed to join the Blues on a one-month loan. The 18-year-old only signed for the Addicks from Leeds United in July. |
Simpson on Parkin Thu 17th Aug 2006 16:01 Preston boss Paul Simpson says that Sam Parkin is one of a number of strikers his club is considering signing. The Lilywhites and Luton are reported to have had £300,000 offers accepted by the Blues. |
Parkin on Move Thu 17th Aug 2006 15:18 On-the-move striker Sam Parkin says his destination may be known later today. Reports claim that Preston and Luton have had £300,000 offers for the frontman accepted by the Blues, although there is no confirmation that this is the case from any of the clubs. |
Price Wants Loan Thu 17th Aug 2006 15:01 Keeper Lewis Price says he would be interested in going out on loan. However, the Welsh international is not after a longer term move away from Portman Road. |