Jones Ruled Out Tue 23rd May 2006 13:06 Cardiff City boss Dave Jones is out of the running for the Town job after committing himself to the Bluebirds until 2008. The former Southampton manager was amongst those understood to be interesting the Blues. |
Lee Out to Win Place Tue 23rd May 2006 11:01 Striker Alan Lee says he wants to make the Republic of Ireland number nine shirt his own. Lee looks likely to miss Wednesday's friendly with Chile in Dublin due to his hamstring injury, but is targeting a regular place in Steve Staunton's side. |
Another Cap for Casement Tue 23rd May 2006 10:48 Chris Casement won another cap as Northern Ireland's U19s lost 3-2 to Belgium and failed to qualify for this summer's UEFA U19 Championships. Casement was a fixture at the heart of the Northern Irish defence for all three qualifying group matches. |
Clarke in Irish Side Tue 23rd May 2006 10:34 Striker Billy Clarke has been named in the Republic of Ireland U19 side for tonight's game with Georgia in Slovakia. The Irish now have no chance of qualification for this July's UEFA U19 Championship having lost their previous two qualifying group matches. |
Peters and Canada Lose Tue 23rd May 2006 10:22 Jaime Peters won his 19th U20 cap as Canada's youngsters were defeated 3-1 by Brazil in a friendly in Victoria overnight. The Canucks previously beat the South Americans 2-1 in the first game in Edmonton on Friday. |
Dowie to Talk to Addicks Tue 23rd May 2006 10:10 Iain Dowie, who left his job of Crystal Palace manager yesterday, is expected to talk to Charlton regarding their vacancy over the next couple of days. The former Northern Irish international was linked with the Blues but looks likely to move a club in the Premiership or based in the North-West. |
Smith Pleads Guilty Tue 23rd May 2006 09:39 Former academy coach Ian Smith has pleaded guilty to 14 charges of theft from ex-players. Smith, who left the Blues in April 2004, stole £6,900 from former Town trainees including Matt Bloomfield, now with Wycombe Wanderers. |
Joe: Staying Up a Feat Mon 22nd May 2006 17:50 Former Town boss Joe Royle says that avoiding relegation in 2005/06 was a feat to match reaching the play-offs in the previous two seasons. The veteran manager left the Blues by mutual consent 10 days ago. |
Dowie Leaves Palace Mon 22nd May 2006 16:04 Iain Dowie's departure from Crystal Palace has been confirmed. The former Northern Ireland international is the latest name linked with the vacant Town manager's job. |
McDonald Joins Gills Mon 22nd May 2006 12:55 Released striker Dean McDonald has joined League One side Gillingham. McDonald has signed a two-year deal with the Kent club. |