Clapham at Wolves Thu 20th Jul 2006 23:07 Former Blue Jamie Clapham is on trial with Wolverhampton Wanderers. The left-back or midfielder was recently linked with a return to Town, having been released by Birmingham City at the end of the season. |
No Deal for Trial Pair Thu 20th Jul 2006 12:16 Boss Jim Magilton has decided not to offer contracts to trialists Alexis Bertin and Mehdi Méniri. Frenchman Bertin has been with the Blues since the beginning of pre-season, while Algerian international Méniri joined up with the squad earlier this week. |
Four Miss Training Thu 20th Jul 2006 11:06 Dean Bowditch, Sito, Sam Parkin and Matt Richards all missed Town training in Holland this morning. Bowditch has a sore shin, Sito a minor groin strain, Parkin a bruise on his foot and Matt Richards is still suffering from the ankle problem he picked up in the Willem II match. |
Bowditch Determined Thu 20th Jul 2006 10:14 Striker Dean Bowditch says he hopes he can return to his early form under new manager Jim Magilton. Bowditch's career has drifted in recent years after making a dramatic impact having first been introduced as a sub in the 2-0 derby victory over Norwich City in March 2003, setting up both goals. |
Zulte Waregem 1-1 Town Wed 19th Jul 2006 22:02 Town's second pre-season tour game against Zulte Waregem ended with the same outcome as the first, a 1-1 draw. Ian Westlake netted for the Blues just before half-time, the home side grabbing a controversial equaliser after the break. |
One Announce Rail Scheme Wed 19th Jul 2006 18:07 One Railways have announced a new scheme aimed at season ticket holders with East Anglia's Championship clubs. Fans can save 25% by taking taking the train to league and cup home matches during 2006/07. |
Sheringham Joins Palace Wed 19th Jul 2006 17:36 Released academy striker Charlie Sheringham has joined Crystal Palace on a two-year contract. The FA Youth Cup-winning squad member, son of former England star Teddy, joined the Eagles on trial at the end of last season after being told he had no future with the Blues. |
All Trialists in Team Wed 19th Jul 2006 12:31 Town will field all four trialists in tonight's second game of the pre-season tour against Belgian side Zulte-Waregem. The Blues will be without midfielder Matt Richards, due to the ankle injury he sustained in the Willem II match, and striker Sam Parkin who has a bruised foot. |
Legend Leadbetter Dies Tue 18th Jul 2006 19:21 Former Town winger Jimmy Leadbetter died this morning aged 78. Leadbetter was a member of Sir Alf Ramsey's back-to-back Division One and Division Two championship-winning side in 1960/61 and 1961/62, and also the victorious Division Three (South) team in 1956/57. |
Bent Signs New Deal Tue 18th Jul 2006 17:52 Former striker Darren Bent has signed a new four-year deal with Charlton, scuppering the chances of the Blues receiving a windfall from his transfer out of the Valley. Town are due 20% of any profit the Addicks make on the £2.6 million they have so far paid for the England striker should he move on. |