Gooch Visits Town Tue 22nd Jan 2002 12:40 Essex County Cricket coach Graham Gooch is seeking Town's advice on team spirit. The former England captain is a West Ham fan, but felt that Ipswich's team spirit was well worthy of investigation. Last season the Essex dressing room was not a harmonious place. |
Cypriot Trialist? Tue 22nd Jan 2002 10:54 Reports this morning claim that Town are to take Cypriot defender Petros Konnafis on trial with a possibilty that he may become a permanent signing. Konnafis is 22 and plays for Omonia Nicosia at present. |
Injury News Tue 22nd Jan 2002 10:52 Martijn Reuser, Mark Venus and John McGreal were all on the treatment table, but will probably be OK. Ulrich Le Pen and Tommy Miller, who picked up injuries in last week's reserve game, are also recovering well and should be available for selection. |
Burley on Bent Tue 22nd Jan 2002 10:48 George Burley has praised Marcus Bent and says it is up to him how far he goes in the game. Bent has scored five goals in the last five games as Town have moved themselves out of the relegation zone. |
Town to Consult Image-Makers Mon 21st Jan 2002 22:32 Town are set to consult with top image-makers Design Bridge in a bid to make as much from the Town brand as possible. Although the badge seems unlikely to change the club is seeking to to exploit its unique position as much as possible. |
Youths 3-1 Coventy Mon 21st Jan 2002 20:59 A late Robert Dickinson goal sealed the Town youngsters' passage through to the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup. Ian Westlake put Town ahead before Alun Jephcott equalised. Darren Bent punished an error from the Coventry keeper before Dickinson scored the goal of the night. |
Nigeria Win Mon 21st Jan 2002 18:15 A deflected goal from Julius Aghahowa gave Finidi George's Nigerians a 1-0 win over Algeria in the African Nations' Cup this afternoon. The Algerians will have been disappointed not to have got something from the game after having a second half game harshly ruled out and a couple of calls for a penalty. |
Dudek Out of Town Game? Mon 21st Jan 2002 18:13 Liverpool look likely to be without goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek when they visit Portman Road on February 9th. The Pole is likely to be in international action instead. |
FA Youth Cup Tonight Mon 21st Jan 2002 15:04 Town's youngsters are in FA Youth Cup action this evening against Coventry at Portman Road (KO 7pm). The previous round's game saw Town thrash Bristol City 5-0, although Coventry are expected to be stronger opposition. The Sky Blues reached the final in 1999 and 2000. |
Finidi in Action Mon 21st Jan 2002 15:02 Finidi George is in action for Nigeria as they begin their African Nations' Cup challenge against Algeria in Bakamo this afternoon. Mali and Liberia drew 1-1 on Saturday in their Group A game so a win would take Nigeria to the top of table. |