Finidi Interest - Sheepy Thu 30th May 2002 07:06 Town chairman David Sheepshanks has revealed that the club has had "considerable interest" in Nigerian midfielder Finidi George. The ex-Ajax man looks to be one of the more likely players to be on his way this summer with his wages amongst the highest at Portman Road. |
Bent to Face Germans Thu 30th May 2002 07:04 Darren Bent is likely to line-up against the Germans again this summer when England face them at the European U19s Championships. English manager Martin Hunter was at the Ullevaal Stadium in Norway yesterday to see Liverpool's John Arne Riise make the draw. |
Saints Deny Town Links Wed 29th May 2002 16:52 Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe has rejected reports that his club are interested in Town duo Matt Holland and Fabian Wilnis. Local newspaper reports claimed an interest in the Town skipper while national papers claimed the Dutchman may be on his way to the south coast. |
Bent Signs New Deal Wed 29th May 2002 13:47 Town striker Darren Bent has signed a new three-year deal with the club. Bent was the major success story of Town's 2001/02 season, making his debut in the away leg of the UEFA Cup tie with Helsingborgs IF. |
UEFA Headache for League Wed 29th May 2002 12:52 Town's qualification for the UEFA Cup has given the Football League a fixture problem with regard to the Worthington Cup. As a Nationwide Division One club Town are due to enter the competition at the first round stage, however they could now begin their campaign in the second or even third round. |
Trip Home for Hermann? Wed 29th May 2002 11:52 A number of names leap out from the list of the other sides involved in the UEFA Cup qualifying round. Sides familiar from previous UEFA Cup campaigns, and at least one which would mean a lot to a current player. Meanwhile unofficial reports say Town could be seeded for the qualifying round. |
We'll Beat Germans - Matt Wed 29th May 2002 11:49 Town skipper Matt Holland foresees a 2-0 victory for Ireland when they meet Germany next Wednesday. Despite the Irish camp's recent disruptions Holland thinks the Irish have enough to create an upset and that Robbie Keane could be the key. |
Karic Japan Move? Wed 29th May 2002 10:19 Reports in Japan claim that a number of Japanese clubs will be keeping an eye on Town's out-of-favour Slovenian Amir Karic during this summer's World Cup. Karic previously played for Japanese side Gamba Osaka in season 1997/98. |
Euro Reaction Wed 29th May 2002 09:19 George Burley and David Sheepshanks welcomed Town's return to Europe via the Fair Play League after last night's draw. However, the chairman says that a return to the Premiership is the priority while Burley hopes the club have learnt from last year's mistakes. |
Town Back in Europe! Tue 28th May 2002 20:56 own will be playing in the UEFA Cup for the second season running next season after being one of the two sides to qualify via the Fair Play League draw. Town and SK Sigma Olomouc (Czech Republic) were the sides to come out of the hat in the draw in Switzerland this evening. |