Illugason Called Up Thu 06th Jul 2006 10:58 New academy recruit Viktor Unnar Illugason has been called into the Iceland U17 squad for the Nordic Tournament held in the Faroe Islands later this month. Illugason, 16, is one of three Town youngsters playing in the competition with Jack Ainsley and Jordan Rhodes in the England squad. |
Rangers Pair Linked Thu 06th Jul 2006 09:51 Rangers pair Gavin Rae and Nacho Novo are the latest players claimed to be interesting new Town boss Jim Magilton. Neither seems a likely target with their wages well beyond the club's budget. |
Hall Set for New Role Wed 05th Jul 2006 23:52 TWTD understands that Town are set to name former Southampton defender Richard Hall as a full-time academy coach. |
Jim Would Like Matt Wed 05th Jul 2006 15:47 Boss Jim Magilton has admitted he is interested in signing out-of-contract Southampton midfielder Matt Oakley, but expects his former Saints team-mate's terms to be beyond Town's means. Oakley has rejected a one-year deal at St Mary's as he wants a longer-term deal at another club. |
Questionnaire Last Call Wed 05th Jul 2006 12:55 TWTD's 2005/06 end of season poll will be closed this evening, so if you haven't added your views you've only got a few hours left in which to do so. The results will appear in issue 83 of the fanzine which will be out for the Crystal Palace game on the opening day of the season. |
Rhodes Called Up Wed 05th Jul 2006 11:25 Academy striker Jordan Rhodes has been called into the England U17 squad for the Nordic International Tournament later this month. The prestigious youth competition runs from July 26th to August 8th. |
Oakley Linked Again Wed 05th Jul 2006 10:03 Former Southampton midfielder Matt Oakley is once again reported to be a Town target. The 28-year-old is out of contract and failed to show for pre-season training with the Saints. |
Jim Consults Sir Bobby Tue 04th Jul 2006 22:52 Boss Jim Magilton has spoken to former Town manager Sir Bobby Robson regarding a couple of his potential signings. Magilton is looking to strengthen his squad ahead of the season's start but has missed out on a young Premiership player he had hoped to bring to the club on trial. |
Frenchman on Trial Tue 04th Jul 2006 12:49 French central midfielder Alexis Bertin has joined the Blues on trial. The 26-year-old has been released by his hometown club Le Havre and is available on a free transfer. |
Moore Signs Deal Tue 04th Jul 2006 10:56 Full-back or midfielder Sammy Moore has signed his one-year professional deal with the club. TWTD was first to break the news that the academy youngster had been offered a contract back in March. |