Bruce to Make Ireland Bow Tue 22nd May 2007 23:22 Central defender Alex Bruce is expected to make his Republic of Ireland international debut when Steve Staunton's side take on Ecuador in a friendly at the Giants Stadium in New York on Wednesday night. Bruce, who has previously won U21 caps, qualifies for the Irish Republic via his grandmother. |
Pair in Denmark Tue 22nd May 2007 17:16 Midfielder Gavin Williams and striker Dean Bowditch have spent the last week in Copenhagen working with specialist Per Holmich on their groin injuries. Bowditch has been out of action for the most part since picking up an injury while on loan at Brighton, while Williams underwent surgery in the autumn but continued to have problems. |
New Adult Learning Scheme Tue 22nd May 2007 10:17 Town are one of the first football clubs in the country to open their doors to support adult learning, starting a new project entitled Sport4Choice to help Suffolk's sports fans kick out their maths and English gremlins. |
Christie a Target? Tue 22nd May 2007 09:58 Town are being linked with released Middlesbrough striker Malcolm Christie. The Blues and Birmingham City are both claimed to be interested in the 28-year-old. |
Jim No to Northern Irish Tue 22nd May 2007 09:54 Town boss Jim Magilton has moved quickly to clarify his position regarding the vacant Northern Ireland coach's job. Magilton appeared to hint that he wanted to replace Lawrie Sanchez part-time yesterday, however, he has now reiterated that he is not interested at this stage of his career. |
Part-time Role for Jim? Mon 21st May 2007 17:40 Boss Jim Magilton says he would be keen on the Northern Ireland coach's job — but only on a part-time basis. Lawrie Sanchez left his position as boss of the Northern Irish side, currently top of the Euro 2008 group, to take over full-time at Fulham 10 days ago. |
Town to Face Kettering Mon 21st May 2007 14:10 Town will face Kettering Town in a pre-season friendly at Rockingham Road on Thursday, 12th July (KO 7.45pm). The Blues will send a first team squad to take on the Poppies. |
Fab Misquoted Mon 21st May 2007 11:44 Dutch veteran Fabian Wilnis says he has not been offered a testimonial by the Blues, despite a Dutch report claiming he had been given a game as part of his new one-year deal. Wilnis has now signed his new contract. |
Passport Holders' Bonus Mon 21st May 2007 09:33 Town's away match passport holders have been offered a free ticket to one of the club's Portman Road pre-season friendlies. |
Jeffers Bid £350,000 Mon 21st May 2007 08:43 Town's unsuccessful bid for Blackburn striker Franny Jeffers is reported to have been £350,000. Rovers turned down the Blues' offer at the end of last week with the Lancastrians putting an unlikely seven-figure fee on the former England international. |