League Clubs Agree Cap Thu 21st Nov 2002 17:13 The 72 Football League clubs have agreed to introduce the salary cap proposal put forward by a working party headed by Queen's Park Rangers chairman David Davies. |
Brown Given Free Thu 21st Nov 2002 12:30 Defender Wayne Brown has been given a free transfer after failing to secure a first-team place under new manager Joe Royle. Brown had long been unhappy at playing a bit-part role at Portman Road, refusing a contract extension last season. |
Bowden at Meeting Thu 21st Nov 2002 11:48 Town chief executive Derek Bowden is representing the club at a Football League meeting discussing player wage-caps today. |
Two Win More Caps Wed 20th Nov 2002 22:55 Town defender Hermann Hreidarsson and skipper Matt Holland were both involved in friendly internationals on Wednesday evening. |
Youths 1-2 Notts County Wed 20th Nov 2002 21:36 Town's youngsters were beaten 2-1 in the FA Youth Cup third round by Notts County after extra-time. In an entertaining game played in sodden conditions, the Blues perhaps deserved more, particularly from their second half performance and will rue missed chances. |
Platt Wanted Bent Wed 20th Nov 2002 18:28 England U21 manager David Platt put in a late request to have Darren Bent join Darren Ambrose at the U21 get-together this week. |
Naylor Days Away Wed 20th Nov 2002 15:23 Town striker Richard Naylor says he is a matter of days away from being in the running for a first team place. Naylor, who is yet to make a full appearance this season, played 83 minutes for the reserves last night, his first match action since his knee operation. |
Two Milestones for Thomas Wed 20th Nov 2002 13:51 Danish defender Thomas Gaardsøe will celebrate two milestones on Saturday if he is involved against Coventry City. As well as celebrating his 23rd birthday, he will have reached 20 Town appearances, the point at which the Blues owe his former club AaB Aalborg more cash. |
Joe Backing Nabil Wed 20th Nov 2002 13:47 Town manager Joe Royle says that Nabil Abidallah can follow the example of Thomas Gaardsøe and push his way into the first team. Last week Royle promoted the Dutchman back to first team training after some while with the reserves. |
Gerrard Price £750,000 Wed 20th Nov 2002 12:59 Newspaper reports claim that Everton have put a £750,000 price-tag on keeper Paul Gerrard. The former Oldham man joined Town last week on a one-month loan. |