Rivers on Trial Thu 08th Jul 2004 18:24 Town are taking Norwich City midfielder Mark Rivers on trial. Rivers is out of favour at Carrow Road and hasn't played for the first team since January. |
Makin at Leicester Thu 08th Jul 2004 13:27 Full-back Chris Makin is on trial with Leicester City having turned down the opportunity to sign a new deal with the Blues. The 31-year-old, out for most of last season with a hip injury, was offered a two-month deal at Portman Road, rising to a year once he had proved his fitness. |
De Vos: Easy Decision Thu 08th Jul 2004 13:06 New Town signing Jason De Vos says he had no doubts about signing for the Blues once he had spoken to boss Joe Royle. De Vos will line-up in Town's defence for the first time against Peterborough at London Road on Saturday (KO 3pm). |
Two Signings Next Week? Thu 08th Jul 2004 12:44 Town manager Joe Royle has revealed that he could sign two midfield players as soon as next week. Royle is hopeful that one of the players may come on trial before of Saturday's pre-season opener at London Road against Peterborough. |
Town Draw Brentford Thu 08th Jul 2004 09:24 Town have drawn Second Division Brentford at home in round one of this season's Carling Cup. The one-match tie will be played on Tuesday, 24th August 2004. |
Sedgley in Court Thu 08th Jul 2004 09:10 Former Town midfielder Steve Sedgley appeared in court in Barbados on Monday charged with assault and a racial slur aimed at three women. His wife, Nicola, was also charged with assault. |
Miller Misses Posh Game Thu 08th Jul 2004 08:57 Midfielder Tommy Miller will miss Saturday's first friendly of pre-season against Peterborough at London Road (KO 3pm). |
De Vos Can Play at Derby Thu 08th Jul 2004 08:53 New Town signing Jason De Vos has allayed fears that his Canada career could cause him to miss Town's trip to Derby on August 14th. Canada have a World Cup qualifier with Guatemala four days later and several clubs were concerned that their players would be unavailable due to FIFA's five-day rule. |
Joe Slams Drinking Claim Thu 08th Jul 2004 08:41 Town boss Joe Royle has slammed claims made after his sacking from Manchester City that there was a "drinking culture" at the club. Earlier this week Royle won more than £400,000 compensation from City, a judgment the club will be appealing. |
Brammer Decision Soon Thu 08th Jul 2004 00:21 Crewe midfielder Dave Brammer is expected to make a decision on where his future lies by the end of the week. The 29-year-old has been linked with moves to Town, Stoke and Coventry, while the Railwaymen are still hopeful he might sign a new deal at Gresty Road. |