Jim Denies Macken Report Sun 14th Jan 2007 19:03 Boss Jim Magilton has denied reports in London claiming that striker Jon Macken has turned down the chance to join the Blues on a permanent basis. Magilton has previously said that he is keen to sign the former loanee on a full-time deal. |
Jim: We Deserved More Sat 13th Jan 2007 23:35 Boss Jim Magilton felt his side deserved something from their 1-0 defeat to Sunderland at Stadium of Light. Magilton confirmed that he is looking to add a striker to his squad during January. |
Only One O'Callaghan Bid Sat 13th Jan 2007 23:25 TWTD understands that contrary to reports the Blues have made only one bid for Cork City midfielder George O'Callaghan. Town's offer, understood to be £50,000 plus a pre-season friendly next summer, has been turned down by the Eircom League club. |
Sunderland 1-0 Town Sat 13th Jan 2007 23:14 David Connolly's 13th minute goal was enough to give Sunderland a 1-0 victory over the Blues at the Stadium of Light. Despite enjoying a lot of possession, particularly in the second half, Town were unable to get back on terms, the best chance falling to sub Danny Haynes. |
No Macken Deal Fri 12th Jan 2007 23:18 Former loan striker Jon Macken is reported to have turned down the chance to return to Town on a permanent basis. Macken's loan spell with the Blues ended at the beginning of the month with boss Jim Magilton wanting him to return. |
Trotter in Cork Deal? Fri 12th Jan 2007 23:13 The Blues have offered midfielder Liam Trotter to Cork City in the latest instalment of the protracted negotiations aimed at making George O'Callaghan a Town player. Trotter has only recently returned from a half-season loan spell at Millwall where he made one start and two sub appearances. |
Haynes Called Up Fri 12th Jan 2007 17:33 Striker Danny Haynes has been called into the England U19 squad for a friendly with Poland at Bournemouth's Dean Court next month. |
Krause's Loan Extended Fri 12th Jan 2007 13:33 Town defender James Krause's loan at Carlisle has been extended until the end of the season. The 20-year-old left-back or centre-half has been with the Cumbrians for the last two months. |
Wright Set for Debut Fri 12th Jan 2007 13:04 Town are set to hand new signing David Wright his debut at Sunderland on Saturday. Full-back Wright signed a three-and-a-half-year deal on Thursday after the Blues and Wigan agreed an undisclosed fee thought to be in the region of £200,000. |
Webster Released Fri 12th Jan 2007 10:42 TWTD understands that Town have released academy full-back Luke Webster. Last week we reported that striker Tony Boto and midfielder Ian Nimmo would not be offered professional contracts at Portman Road. |