Miller Linked Yet Again Fri 13th Jul 2007 10:26 Former Blue Tommy Miller is reported to be weighing up whether to join the Blues or former loan club Preston North End on a free transfer. The 28-year-old, released by Sunderland at the end of the season, has been linked with a return to Portman Road on innumerable occasions over the last year. |
Jim On Garvan Trip Home Fri 13th Jul 2007 09:28 Boss Jim Magilton has commented for the first time on Owen Garvan's recent return home to Dublin and the Irishman's apparent intention to give up football. Magilton confirmed that homesickness is at the root of Garvan's recent problems and says he has held heart-to-heart talks with the midfielder. |
Kettering Town 1-3 Town Thu 12th Jul 2007 22:22 Second half goals from George O'Callaghan, Billy Clarke and Michael Synnott gave the Blues a 3-1 victory at Kettering after going behind during the opening period. Jim Magilton again used virtually all of his squad, making seven changes at the break. |
Fanzine Articles Wanted Thu 12th Jul 2007 15:00 As we slowly approach the start of the season, we're starting to put together issue 88 of the fanzine, which should be available ahead of the Sheffield Wednesday game on the opening day. And as ever we're after contributions. |
Jim on Lee Bid Thu 12th Jul 2007 13:29 Boss Jim Magilton has reiterated that striker Alan Lee is very much in his plans, but says “a substantial offer” for the Republic of Ireland international would be considered by the Town board. The Blues have turned down an initial bid from Hull City for Lee, while Coventry are also interested. |
First Hull Bid Rejected Thu 12th Jul 2007 09:41 Town have rejected Hull City's initial bid for striker Alan Lee. However, the Tigers are expected to make a new offer for last season's 17-goal top scorer before the weekend. |
Bury Tickets on Sale Wed 11th Jul 2007 16:42 Tickets have gone on sale for Town's friendly at Bury Town on Friday, 27th July (KO 7.45pm). The Blues are planning to send a full strength side for the game arranged as part of the deal which saw Ian Miller join Town from the Ridgeons League side last season. |
Reserves Face Northampton Wed 11th Jul 2007 13:38 Town's reserves will face Northampton at Sixfields in their first Pontin's Holidays Football Combination League East Division fixture of the season on Tuesday, 21st August (KO 2pm). Last season Richard Hall's men won their league by 11 points from second-placed Colchester United. |
Pablo Could Be Top Class Wed 11th Jul 2007 13:08 Boss Jim Magilton says returning striker Pablo Couñago has “all the attributes to be top class”. The Spaniard is set to rejoin the Blues on a free transfer in Friday with a medical pencilled in for Thursday. Meanwhile, speculation grows regarding Alan Lee's Town future. |
Hull After Lee? Wed 11th Jul 2007 09:00 Reports in East Yorkshire are again linking Hull City with a move for Town striker Alan Lee. The Tigers have been repeatedly linked with the Republic of Ireland international over the last few weeks. |