Collins Joins Cambridge Wed 31st Jan 2007 12:29 Released Town defender Aidan Collins has joined Cambridge United on a non-contract basis. The 20-year-old has moved to the Conference side for an initial one-month spell. |
Jim Pleased With Defence Wed 31st Jan 2007 02:25 Boss Jim Magilton was pleased with the way his makeshift defence coped with Stoke's physical threat during the 0-0 draw at the Britannia Stadium. The Town manager also had praise for stand-in skipper Fabian Wilnis, who was making his 300th appearance for the Blues. |
Stoke City 0-0 Town Tue 30th Jan 2007 23:01 Town recorded their second successive clean sheet in a largely uneventful 0-0 draw at Stoke. New signing Jon Walters forced Potters' keeper Steve Simonsen into a good second half save and the Blues had two good penalty calls, while Mamady Sidibe missed a sitter for the home side. |
Hammers: No Bent Bid Tue 30th Jan 2007 18:56 West Ham have denied making a bid for former Town striker Darren Bent. Reports earlier today claimed the Hammers had offere £18 million to Charlton for the England striker. |
Bent Bid Turned Down Tue 30th Jan 2007 13:52 Charlton are reported to have turned down an £18 million bid from West Ham for Darren Bent. Town are due to receive 20% of the Addicks' profit on the £2.6 million they have so far paid the Blues for the England striker. |
Casement Called Up Tue 30th Jan 2007 12:34 Defender Chris Casement has been called into the Northern Ireland U21 squad for their game against Wales in Belfast next Tuesday (KO 3pm). |
Jim: More Deals Possible Tue 30th Jan 2007 11:49 Boss Jim Magilton says that he could make more signings before Wednesday's transfer window, although further additions could depend on Darren Bent leaving Charlton. The Addicks have again sought to stop speculation regarding the England striker's future by stating that he is not for sale. |
Chester on Walters Fee Tue 30th Jan 2007 11:37 Chester City have revealed that Town will pay an initial fee of £100,000 for striker Jon Walters, who is expected to make his debut at Stoke City this evening. Chairman Stephen Vaughan has sought to clarify the situation with various prices having been quoted since his move, Town having announced the fee as "undisclosed". |
Jim on Brighton Links Mon 29th Jan 2007 17:04 Town manager Jim Magilton says that Brighton's interest in Darren Currie and Dean Bowditch has so far only reached the enquiry stage. Earlier in the month Seagulls assistant boss Dean White revealed they wanted Bowditch back until the end of the season, while TWTD reported his club's interest in re-signing Currie over the weekend. |
Defensive Worries for Jim Mon 29th Jan 2007 15:57 Defensive options are once again Jim Magilton's main concern ahead of Tuesday's trip to Stoke City (KO 7.45pm). Richard Naylor has a badly bruised toe and appears a big doubt for the visit to the Britannia Stadium. |