Karic Returns Sun 30th Jun 2002 19:32 Misfit Slovenian Amir Karic has revealed that George Burley has called him back for Town's pre-season training. Karic, whose loan spell with NK Maribor officially ended today, says Town are "counting on" him and is hoping that this season will finally see him make his mark at Portman Road. |
Bramble Sad to Go Sat 29th Jun 2002 16:24 On-the-move defender Titus Bramble says he is sad to be leaving Portman Road but looking forward to working with Sir Bobby Robson at St James' Park. The former Town boss has told Bramble that he can make the same progress on Tyneside that Kieron Dyer has over the last couple of years. |
Sir Alf on TV Fri 28th Jun 2002 15:26 Saturday evening sees a documentary on former Town and England manager Sir Alf Ramsey. Well-known documentary-maker Ken McGill's programme, entitled Sir Alf, will be broadcast at 9pm on Channel Four. |
Stand Schedule Slips Fri 28th Jun 2002 13:49 Town have admitted that the current building work at Portman Road will not be finished in time for the new season. Work on the new North and related developments are now not expected to be completed until October. |
Sheepy on Titus Sale Fri 28th Jun 2002 13:31 Town chairman David Sheepshanks says he never likes having to sell players but feels that in the circumstances the Blues have got a good deal in accepting Newcastle's offer for Titus Bramble. |
Bowditch Called Up Fri 28th Jun 2002 13:30 Town Academy youngster Dean Bowditch has been named in the England U17 squad for a four-team tournament against Italy, Brazil and the Czech Republic. |
Miller Returns Fri 28th Jun 2002 10:59 Tommy Miller got into pre-season training today, one day late, after returning from holiday. A number of Town players had already booked family holidays for late June before manager George Burley decided that pre-season training would start early this year. |
Sheepy at Wimbledon Fri 28th Jun 2002 10:50 Town chairman David Sheepshanks was at Wimbledon yesterday to watch Elena Baltacha, daughter of ex-Town star Sergei, win through to the third round of the tennis tournament. |
One or Two More to Go Fri 28th Jun 2002 08:55 Town manager George Burley says that one or two more players will leave the club before the end of the summer. Already Titus Bramble seems certain to complete his £5 million plus move to Newcastle while Matteo Sereni's loan to Brescia is set to be confirmed very soon. |
No Leeds Move - Burley Fri 28th Jun 2002 08:53 George Burley has put himself out of the running for the vacant Leeds job saying that all he is concentrating on is the new season ahead with Town. Yesterday David O'Leary was sacked by the Elland Road club and Burley's name was quickly mentioned as a possible candidate. |