Burton Albion 0-3 Town Tue 10th Jul 2007 22:13 Town got their pre-season programme off to a winning start as Burton were defeated 3-0 at the Pirelli Stadium. Matt Richards opened the scoring on 17 with Alan Lee netting soon afterwards and then from the penalty spot 10 minutes before the break. |
Pablo Agrees Terms Tue 10th Jul 2007 21:30 Town have confirmed that former Blue Pablo Couñago has agreed to rejoin the club. The Spaniard will move on a free transfer from Málaga and will undergo a medical at Portman Road on Thursday, with the deal expected to be completed the following day. |
Four Miss Burton Game Tue 10th Jul 2007 16:35 Town will be without Gary Roberts, Fabian Wilnis, Sylvain Legwinski and Richard Naylor for tonight's first pre-season friendly at Burton Albion (KO 7.45pm). Boss Jim Magilton is expected to use the rest of the 24-man party which travelled to Loughborough on Monday. |
Norwich Game on Sky Tue 10th Jul 2007 12:34 Town's derby at Carrow Road on Sunday, 4th November has switched to a 12.45pm kick-off for live Sky coverage. |
Jeffers Deal Collapses Tue 10th Jul 2007 09:12 Town's bid to sign Franny Jeffers has collapsed over the player's wage demands. The Blues and Blackburn were close to finally agreeing a fee for the 26-year-old — a deal understood to be worth £1 million including add-ons - but Town would not match the former loanee's required terms. |
Jim on Alexander Link Mon 09th Jul 2007 15:21 Boss Jim Magilton says speculation that the Blues are set to sign former Cardiff keeper Neil Alexander is premature, but admits he is aware the Scotland international is available. |
Garvan Absence Disrupting Mon 09th Jul 2007 12:52 Owen Garvan's future continues to be the subject of speculation this afternoon with a Town player quoted as saying the situation is disrupting the club's pre-season preparations. Garvan, back from his unscheduled trip back to Ireland, is rumoured to be considering giving up football. |
Town Name Squad for Trip Mon 09th Jul 2007 12:27 Town have named a 24-man squad for this week's training trip to Loughborough University. Academy striker Jordan Rhodes is the only player yet to make a first team appearance included in the party. |
Alexander Set to Sign Mon 09th Jul 2007 10:33 Town are set to sign former Cardiff keeper Neil Alexander on a free transfer. The 29-year-old turned down the offer of a new deal at Ninian Park and left the Bluebirds at the end of the season after six years. |
Canada and Peters Out Mon 09th Jul 2007 09:07 Canada and Jaime Peters ended their disappointing FIFA U20 World Cup campaign with a third defeat last night, Congo beating the hosts 2-0 in Edmonton. Canada failed to score a goal or win a point during the tournament and went out after finishing bottom of their group. |