Lyall Memorial Service Thu 27th Apr 2006 17:28 Town have confirmed that there will be a memorial service in tribute to former manager John Lyall on Friday, May 5th at 2pm at St Mary-Le-Tower Church, Tower Street. Lyall, 66, died of a heart attack at his Tattingstone home last Tuesday. |
Jim Backs Jason Thu 27th Apr 2006 17:17 Jim Magilton says that Jason De Vos fully deserves to follow in his footsteps and be named Town captain for 2006/07. The Canadian, who has skippered all his previous clubs, stood in for the Northern Irishman in many of this season's games. |
Calls for Academy Duo? Thu 27th Apr 2006 17:11 Youngsters James Krause and Liam Trotter could come into the Town squad for Sunday's final game of the season at Plymouth. The Blues are even more than usually hampered by injuries and manager Joe Royle admits he's a long way from deciding his line-up. |
Joe: No More Exits Thu 27th Apr 2006 17:02 Boss Joe Royle says that yesterday's transfer-listing of Spanish defender Sito is likely to be the last move aimed at removing players from his squad. The Town manager says the 25-year-old's form has dipped since signing a new contract in January. |
Joe: Signings Soon Thu 27th Apr 2006 10:49 Boss Joe Royle says that he hopes to bring in new players within weeks of the season ending. Royle is keen to have the vast majority of his squad in place ahead of the pre-season programme. |
Garvan Another Doubt Thu 27th Apr 2006 10:19 Midfielder Owen Garvan has emerged as yet another doubt ahead of Sunday's end-of-season game at Plymouth. The Irishman has a jarred knee. |
Taricco to Return Thu 27th Apr 2006 10:07 Mauricio Taricco is keen to return to Portman Road for Richard Naylor's testimonial in September. Earlier this week, TWTD put the testimonial committee in contact with the Argentinian, who now lives in Sardinia. |
Town in Hunt for Hunt Thu 27th Apr 2006 00:29 Town are one of a number of clubs ready to offer Reading midfielder Stephen Hunt a contract if the 24-year-old turns down a one-year deal with the Royals. The Irishman has made only three league starts since joining Steve Coppell's side a year ago and may decide to leave the Madejski Stadium in the summer. |
Leiston 0-2 Reserves Wed 26th Apr 2006 23:46 Town's reserves defeated Leiston 2-0 in a game to celebrate 125 years of the Ridgeons League club. Sam Parkin got back to goalscoring action but later missed a penalty, academy striker Kieran Leabon grabbing the second. |
Ainsley Back at Col U Wed 26th Apr 2006 14:54 Released academy midfielder or defender Stuart Ainsley played for Colchester's reserves yesterday as they drew 1-1 with the MK Dons. TWTD reported the 18-year-old's initial trial spell with the U's earlier in the month. |