Jim Forced Into Changes Mon 15th Jan 2007 23:31 Town boss Jim Magilton will be forced to make at least three changes for Tuesday's FA Cup third round replay at home to Chester City (KO 7.45pm). New signing David Wright is ineligible, while Jason De Vos and Owen Garvan are injured. |
O'Callaghan Deal Done Mon 15th Jan 2007 19:48 Cork City have announced that they have agreed an undisclosed fee with the Blues for midfielder George O'Callaghan. The 27-year-old has been on trial at Portman Road since September with the transfer negotiations lasting almost as long. |
Miller Recalled Mon 15th Jan 2007 16:55 Town have recalled central defender Ian Miller from his loan spell at Boston United as cover for the injured Jason De Vos. Miller was due to spend the next month with the Pilgrims having impressed in his previous two-month spell with the League Two club. |
De Vos Out for Six Weeks Mon 15th Jan 2007 15:09 Skipper Jason De Vos will be out of action for at least six weeks after cracking his fifth metatarsal. The Canadian is set to see a specialist regarding the injury which he sustained in training. |
Harold Smith Honoured Mon 15th Jan 2007 12:40 Town have named a new trophy in honour of former club vice-president Harold Smith, who died last year. The Harold Smith Trophy for Most Promising Academy Player will be awarded each season to the youngster showing greatest promise in the Town youth set-up. |
Garvan Misses Out Mon 15th Jan 2007 10:52 Midfielder Owen Garvan will miss Tuesday's FA Cup third round replay against Chester at Portman Road. The Irishman sustained a cut to his leg during the 1-0 defeat at Sunderland on Saturday. |
Winters Linked Mon 15th Jan 2007 10:12 SK Brann striker Robbie Winters is the latest striker to be linked with a January move to the Blues. The 32-year-old Scot is available on a free transfer and is keen to leave his Norwegian club with a number of sides apparently interested. |
Welsh Want Williams? Mon 15th Jan 2007 00:10 Somewhat unconvincing reports in Wales claim that midfielder Gavin Williams is being eyed by both Swansea and Cardiff. Meanwhile, Town boss Jim Magilton is said to be looking for new strikers on the continent. |
Pétursson Released Mon 15th Jan 2007 00:06 TWTD understands that Town have told Academy keeper Óskar Pétursson that he will not be kept on at the end of his two-year scholarship in the summer. The Icelander joined the Blues in 2005 but his time at Playford Road has been hampered by injury. |
Wright Out of Cup Tie Mon 15th Jan 2007 00:04 New Town signing David Wright will not be available for Tuesday's third round FA Cup tie at home to Chester City. However, the former Wigan man would be able to play for the Blues if they reach round four and face Swansea City at Portman Road. |