Peralta on FA Cup Fri 25th Jan 2002 10:15 Argentinian Town star Sixto Peralta has again expressed his love for the FA Cup. After the Dagenham and Redbridge game he was gushing in his praise for the competition and he is looking forward to cup action, this time against Manchester City. |
Taricco's Trial by TV Fri 25th Jan 2002 10:12 Mauricio Taricco may be facing cup final disappointment after an incident in Wednesday's semi-final with Chelsea. The Argentinian missed out last time Spurs were in the Worthington Cup final three years ago as he had already played for Town in the competition. |
Town U19 v Norwich Fri 25th Jan 2002 10:06 Town's U19 side are in derby action on Saturday with an FA Premier Academy League match at Norwich. The U19 game is the most senior derby between the two clubs these days. The U17s are playing Millwall at home (KO Saturday, 11am). |
Nigeria Draw Thu 24th Jan 2002 21:03 Finidi George again impressed in a central midfield role as Nigeria failed to beat hosts Mali, the game ending 0-0. The Town midfielder once more showed the combative side of his game and was again lucky to avoid a booking. |
Doubts for City Match Thu 24th Jan 2002 18:58 George Burley is still concerned about a number of his senior players ahead of Sunday's FA Cup tie with Manchester City. The Town boss expects an exciting game from two sides who like to play attacking football. |
Hogg Called Up Thu 24th Jan 2002 15:31 Chris Hogg has become the latest Town player to be called up to an England squad. Hogg is included in the U16s squad playing Slovakia on February 13th at Stevenage Borough's Broadhall Way. Yesterday Darren Bent and Matt Bloomfield were called up to the England U19s. |
Nigeria in Action Thu 24th Jan 2002 14:29 Finidi George and Nigeria are in action this evening when they take on the hosts Mali in the second game of their African Nations' Cup campaign (KO 7pm GMT, live on Eurosport). They won their first match 1-0 against Algeria and head their group. |
Friars in Fine Mix-Up Thu 24th Jan 2002 12:52 Carlisle United have escaped with a fine after former Town winger Sean Friars played in a match whilst ineligible. The Northern Irishman was on trial with the Cumbrian club at the time of his one and only appearance. |
McNaughton the Man? Thu 24th Jan 2002 12:02 Reports this afternoon claim that Aberdeen's Kevin McNaughton was George Burley's target when he watched Hibernian lose 4-3 to Aberdeen at Easter Road last night. McNaughton is a highly-rated full-back who can play on either side of defence. |
Burley Watches Hibs Thu 24th Jan 2002 10:14 Town manager George Burley was last night watching Hibs 4-3 home defeat to Aberdeen. The Town manager was spotted in the Easter Road crowd although no player previously linked with Town was on display. |