Minute's Silence Tuesday Fri 17th Dec 2004 11:10 Town have announced that there will be a minute's silence ahead of Tuesday's game against Wigan Athletic in memory of their former manager Harry McNally. McNally, who managed the Latics between 1983 and 85 and held other positions at the club, died over the weekend. |
Chairman on FIFA Force Fri 17th Dec 2004 11:00 Town chairman David Sheepshanks is in Zurich at the inaugural meeting of the FIFA Club Task Force. Town are amongst the UEFA representatives on the Task Force, which was set-up to draw together views on the game from through the various football federations. |
Youths Face Stoke Fri 17th Dec 2004 10:11 Town's youngsters will play Stoke City away in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup. The Potters beat Manchester United 1-0 away in their third round tie last night. |
Military Kuqi? Thu 16th Dec 2004 23:55 Town striker Shefki Kuqi and other high profile Finnish players could see their careers in football interrupted by six months of military service. A law which came into effect in 2003 means naturalised Finnish men will receive military call-ups before their 30th birthdays in the same way as native-born Finns. |
Clarke After Senior Call Thu 16th Dec 2004 18:02 Irish striker Billy Clarke says he is after a call into the first team squad before the end of the season. TWTD reported on Wednesday that the 17-year-old had signed professional terms with the club. |
Joe and Willie Sign Deals Thu 16th Dec 2004 13:22 Town boss Joe Royle and assistant Willie Donachie have signed the two-year extensions to their contracts announced at last month's AGM. The duo are now committed to remaining at Portman Road until 2007. |
Clarke Signs Deal Wed 15th Dec 2004 16:31 Academy striker Billy Clarke has signed professional terms with the club. Irishman Clarke has made great strides this season, scoring goals both for the U18s and the reserves. |
Joe After Defender Wed 15th Dec 2004 15:23 Town manager Joe Royle has confirmed that the loan player he is targeting is a defender. Royle said yesterday that he is keen to add a loanee to his squad ahead of the Christmas fixtures. |
Kelly on Trial Wed 15th Dec 2004 11:58 Irish youngster John Paul Kelly was at Portman Road last week and was in the Academy U18 side which defeated Fulham 3-0 on Saturday. Yesterday sources in Ireland reported that Town were amongst a number of clubs chasing the 17-year-old. |
Town After Kelly? Tue 14th Dec 2004 16:20 Reports in Ireland claim Town are amongst a number of clubs interested in signing former Liverpool Academy midfielder John Paul Kelly. The Blues, Aston Villa, Celtic and former club Liverpool are all said to be keen to tempt Kelly into a return to the UK. |