Jim New Skipper Tue 01st Jul 2003 11:17 Veteran midfielder Jim Magilton has been named as the Blues' new captain. The Northern Irishman had been expected to get the role after replacing Matt Holland on some of the rare occasions that the former skipper missed out last season. |
Evans a Target? Tue 01st Jul 2003 09:51 Released Chelsea youngster Rhys Evans is the latest keeper to be mentioned in connection with the Town number one shirt. Evans, an England U21 international, was let go by the London club at the end of the season. |
Veno With Cambridge Tue 01st Jul 2003 09:39 Released Town defender is training with Third Division Cambridge United. The central defender was mentioned in connection with John Taylor's side last month. |
Reuser in Joe's Plans Tue 01st Jul 2003 09:37 Town boss Joe Royle has confirmed that despite being offered a free transfer Martijn Reuser is in his plans for 2003/04. Reuser, one of the club's higher earners, was made available without a fee back in January but as yet there has been no interest. |
Powergen New Sponsors Tue 01st Jul 2003 09:34 Today marks the first day of Powergen's sponsorship of Town with the TXU Energi brand no longer in use. |
Stoke Game Moves Mon 30th Jun 2003 11:03 The away fixture against Stoke City is the latest Town game to change date. The visit to the Britannia Stadium will now take place on Tuesday, 2nd March with a 7.45pm kick-off. |
Sereni Returns Mon 30th Jun 2003 10:15 Italian keeper Matteo Sereni will return to the Blues for the beginning of pre-season training on Wednesday. Sereni, on loan at Brescia last season, would prefer to remain in Italy, however up to now no buyer has been found. |
Derby Moves Confirmed Mon 30th Jun 2003 10:14 As expected Town's two derby games with Norwich City have moved to Sunday lunchtimes. TWTD reported last week that discussions regarding the switches were ongoing. |
No Twente Game for Town Mon 30th Jun 2003 00:09 Town will not be facing FC Twente Enschede in a friendly on August 2nd, the Dutch club having announced that they will be facing Spanish side Real Zaragoza that day. |
Willie Gains Pro-Licence Sat 28th Jun 2003 12:29 Town coach Willie Donachie has been awarded a UEFA Pro-Licence at a ceremony at Warwick University. Donachie joined Town as assistant to Joe Royle in October last year. |