Reserves Take on Oxford Wed 18th Oct 2006 12:03 Keeper Shane Supple and striker Dean Bowditch are the most senior players named in the Town reserve side taking on Oxford United at Didcot Town's Loop Meadow Stadium this evening (KO 7pm). Supple will be looking to impress manager Jim Magilton ahead of Saturday's first team game at Southend. |
Noble Suspended Wed 18th Oct 2006 10:37 Mark Noble will miss the home game with Luton Town a week on Sunday after picking up his fifth booking of the season in last night's defeat to Preston. The match against the Hatters has moved to a Sunday 1.15pm kick-off as it is being shown live on Sky Sports. |
Jim: Goals Were Jokes Tue 17th Oct 2006 23:40 Boss Jim Magilton slammed his defence for conceding three "joke" goals as the Blues surrendered a two-goal half-time lead to lose 3-2 at home to Preston North End. |
Town 2-3 Preston Tue 17th Oct 2006 23:07 Town threw away a two-goal half-time lead as Preston left Portman Road with a 3-2 win. Jon Macken put the Blues ahead from the spot, then Alan Lee added a second as there looked to be only one winner. However, the visitors scored three times in 12 minutes via Nugent, Chilvers and Whaley. |
Robson Returns Tue 17th Oct 2006 15:57 Town president Sir Bobby Robson has resumed his role alongside Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton after being given the all-clear by his medical team. Robson underwent surgery to remove a brain tumour at a Newcastle hospital on August 23rd. |
Roberts Added to Squad Tue 17th Oct 2006 15:12 New signing Gary Roberts has completed his three-month loan deal in time to be added to the squad for tonight's home game with Preston North End. Roberts, 22, joins with a view to a permanent switch when the transfer window reopens in January. |
Roberts Joining on Loan Tue 17th Oct 2006 10:49 Town are signing Accrington Stanley's Gary Roberts on an ‘emergency' loan spell until January. The 22-year-old is described as a tricky, pacy left winger and is being brought in to add depth to the midfield. |
More Changes for Town Mon 16th Oct 2006 21:29 Boss Jim Magilton has again named a 21-man squad as he prepares for Tuesday's home game with Preston North End (KO 7.45pm). Magilton will again make changes after Saturday's dismal 5-1 home defeat to West Brom. |
Bowden: New Big Investors Sun 15th Oct 2006 21:46 Town chief executive Derek Bowden has confirmed that the recent share issue attracted a number of new larger investors. TWTD reported in July that significant sums had been invested by parties with no previous financial interest in the club. |
U18s Draw With Saints Sun 15th Oct 2006 21:41 Town's U18s gained a 2-2 draw with Southampton at Playford Road on Saturday via a last-minute equaliser from Jordan Rhodes. Town's U16s lost 4-2 to the same opposition. |