Adams on Adebola Tue 29th Aug 2006 17:08 Coventry manager Micky Adams says he is not actively trying to sell striker Dele Adebola but concedes that every player has his price. Yesterday, Town boss Jim Magilton confirmed his interest in the Nigerian. |
Reserves 3-1 Colchester Tue 29th Aug 2006 16:57 Two goals in the final five minutes gave Town's reserves a 3-1 victory over Colchester United in their first home league game of the season at Playford Road. Liam Trotter netted twice and Darryl Knights once for the Blues, while Jamie Guy scored for the visitors. |
Forster to Hull? Tue 29th Aug 2006 12:25 Reports in Yorkshire claim that Town striker Nicky Forster is top of Hull City boss Phil Parkinson's pre-transfer deadline wish list. Forster is currently sidelined with a tear to an abductor muscle. |
Mulryne in Reserves Tue 29th Aug 2006 11:19 Town are seeking permission from the FA to field ex-Norwich City midfielder Phil Mulryne in the reserves against Colchester United at Playford Road this afternoon (KO 2pm, public access from 1.30pm). Mulryne has been training with the Blues over the last few weeks, having been released by Cardiff City in the summer. |
It Was 70 Years Ago Today Tue 29th Aug 2006 10:59 Today marks the 70th anniversary of Town's first ever professional football match. On Saturday, August 29th 1936 the Blues defeated Tunbridge Wells Rangers 4-1 at Portman Road in the Southern League. |
Jim Wants Walton to Stay Tue 29th Aug 2006 10:11 Boss Jim Magilton says he is keen to keep Charlton midfielder Simon Walton at Portman Road for longer than his current one-month loan. The Town manager says he will talk to Iain Dowie regarding extending his spell. |
West Ham Want Ward? Mon 28th Aug 2006 23:58 West Ham United are the latest club said to be showing an interest in Bohemians striker Stephen Ward. The Hammers are reported to have had representatives watching Bohs' FAI Cup tie against Shamrock Rovers on Friday along with the Blues and Cardiff City. |
Irish Youngster Called Up Mon 28th Aug 2006 23:55 Academy schoolboy Paul Murphy has been called into the Republic of Ireland U16 squad for two friendlies in Croatia next month. |
The Book From Brazil Mon 28th Aug 2006 23:52 Town legend Alan Brazil's autobiography There's an Awful Lot of Bubbly in Brazil: The Life and Times of a Bon Viveur is published next Monday. |
Jim Confirms Adebola Link Mon 28th Aug 2006 21:11 Boss Jim Magilton has confirmed weekend tabloid reports of his interest in Coventry City striker Dele Adebola. The 31-year-old has also been linked with Leeds United. |