Jim Nervous and Excited Mon 26th Jun 2006 15:23 New manager Jim Magilton was both nervous and excited as he arrived for the start of pre-season training earlier today. Magilton and chairman David Sheepshanks spoke to the squad prior to fitness coach Simon Thadani beginning the preparations for the 2006/07 season. |
Colchester Match Moves Mon 26th Jun 2006 11:37 Town's away game at Colchester United is set to be moved to Friday, 29th September for live Sky coverage (KO 7.45pm). The match was originally scheduled for the following afternoon. |
Pre-Season Begins Mon 26th Jun 2006 10:29 Town's players officially begin 2006/07 pre-season training today. Many of the squad have already returned to the club to work on their fitness after injury problems. |
Donachie Joins Millwall Mon 26th Jun 2006 00:13 Former Town assistant manager Willie Donachie has joined Millwall in a similar role. Donachie left the Blues after Jim Magilton took over as manager last month. |
Holland to Return? Mon 26th Jun 2006 00:03 TWTD understands that former skipper Matt Holland is on new manager Jim Magilton's list of potential summer signings. Holland has a year left on his Charlton contract but may not be in new manager Iain Dowie's plans for the season ahead. |
Sheepshanks Re-Elected Sat 24th Jun 2006 20:33 Town chairman David Sheepshanks was re-elected to the Football League board at a meeting on Friday. Sheepshanks will represent Championship clubs along with Norwich City chief executive Neil Doncaster and Hull City chairman Adam Pearson. |
Derby Switches Confirmed Fri 23rd Jun 2006 20:12 The switch to Sunday of both Town's derbies with Norwich City has been confirmed. The games will kick-off at noon unless they are moved again for live Sky coverage. |
Jim to Forge Irish Links Fri 23rd Jun 2006 14:32 Boss Jim Magilton hopes that Town's friendly with Galway United on July 12th will help the club to forge even better links in Ireland. The former Northern Ireland captain is a long-time friend of Tribesmen manager Tony Cousins. |
McCall New Role Confirmed Fri 23rd Jun 2006 11:38 Boss Jim Magilton has confirmed that Steve McCall will be taking over as the club's new chief scout. Colin Suggett held the position under George Burley and Joe Royle but left the club soon after the Northern Irishman's appointment as manager earlier this month. |
Bowden Confirms Extension Fri 23rd Jun 2006 10:49 Chief executive Derek Bowden has confirmed our earlier report that the share issue deadline has been extended for two further weeks. The initial cut-off point for applications was today at 5pm. |