Jeffers Stays Fri 30th Mar 2007 17:04 Striker Franny Jeffers has had his loan extended until the end of the season after a scan showed his grade two hamstring strain has healed. Saturday's game against Plymouth is too soon for him to make a return, but the Blackburn Rovers man will be back in training on Monday and could play against Barnsley next week. |
U18s Face Chelsea Fri 30th Mar 2007 12:55 Town's U18s face Chelsea at Playford Road on Saturday morning (KO 11am) without leading scorer Jordan Rhodes who will be with the first team. |
Rhodes Named in Squad Fri 30th Mar 2007 12:40 Young striker Jordan Rhodes is included in Town's senior squad for the first time ahead of Saturday's home game with Plymouth Argyle. Boss Jim Magilton has also named central defender Ian Miller in his 19-man squad after recalling the 23-year-old from his loan spell at Darlington. |
Jim Rejects Link Fri 30th Mar 2007 09:39 Boss Jim Magilton has rejected a suggestion that he might succeed Lawrie Sanchez as coach of Northern Ireland. A report claims the Irish Football Association see the Town manager as a candidate for the job should Sanchez move on. |
Williams: I'm Staying Thu 29th Mar 2007 19:13 Town midfielder Gavin Williams says he is staying at Portman Road for the long-term, despite apparently being made available by boss Jim Magilton during the January transfer window in the wake of the controversial Amsterdam trip. |
No Appeal From Jim Thu 29th Mar 2007 18:54 Boss Jim Magilton has decided not to appeal against the FA charge he received after the Preston game earlier in the month. Magilton was charged under FA Rule E3 — abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official, having been sent to the stands by Mark Clattenburg late on in the game at Deepdale on March 13th. |
Roberts a New Doubt Thu 29th Mar 2007 10:17 Midfielder Gary Roberts has emerged as a new doubt ahead of Saturday's home game with Plymouth after straining a groin in training. The former Accrington man's condition will be looked at during training today and tomorrow before a decision is made on his fitness. |
Doherty Trial Confirmed Thu 29th Mar 2007 09:49 Town manager Jim Magilton has confirmed that Accrington winger Sean Doherty is on trial at Portman Road. Reports over the weekend first revealed that the 22-year-old former Fulham trainee was joining the squad for this week's training sessions. |
Smith Wins Fifth Cap Wed 28th Mar 2007 19:42 Academy central defender Tommy Smith won his fifth England U17 cap as his side secured qualification for this summer's European U17 Championships in Belgium. Smith played the full 90 minutes of a 2-1 victory over Serbia. |
De Vos Back in Training Wed 28th Mar 2007 18:05 Jim Magilton has received a boost today as he prepares for Saturday's match against Plymouth. Jason De Vos has resumed training and is keen to play after recovering from his foot injury. |