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. |
Joe Hopeful of Loan Deal Tue 14th Dec 2004 14:43 Town boss Joe Royle says he is hopeful that he will add a loan signing to his squad ahead of the Christmas period. Royle strengthened his squad last week when he signed midfielder Darren Currie in a £250,000 deal. |
Youths Win in Extra Time Tue 14th Dec 2004 10:32 Town's U18s beat Portsmouth 3-2 in extra time on Monday night to progress to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup. Goals from James Krause, Billy Clarke and Danny Haynes ensured an away tie at either Manchester United or Stoke City. |
Cup Night for U18s Mon 13th Dec 2004 10:26 Town's U18 side face Portsmouth at Portman Road this evening in the third round of the FA Youth Cup (KO 7pm). Should the Blues win, they could face Manchester United in the next round. |
Town Set for Talks Mon 13th Dec 2004 10:08 Town chief executive Derek Bowden says January will see contract talks with the players whose current deals end in the summer. A number of first team regulars are on terms which are up at the end of June. |
Joe Impressed With Currie Sat 11th Dec 2004 19:35 Town manager Joe Royle was impressed with debutant Darren Currie after he scored once and set-up another after coming on as a sub. Currie himself was pleased to score for the second time this season against a club he supported as a boy. |