Tord Watches Wright and Stewart Mon 23rd Jul 2001 13:04 Jermaine Wright and Marcus Stewart were Tord Grip's targets last night when he watched Town beat FC Flora 5-1. Both look more likely than ever to receive England call-ups in the near future. |
Finidi Looking the Real Deal Mon 23rd Jul 2001 11:35 It does appear that Finidi George is the Spanish-based player that Town are targeting, although the deal seems to be far from done. |
Finidi is Latest Name Mon 23rd Jul 2001 10:53 Nigerian international Finidi George is the latest name to be suggested as a Town signing. The 30-year-old is currently playing for Mallorca and a fee of £4 million is claimed to have been agreed. |
Scaloni Absent from Deportivo Training Mon 23rd Jul 2001 00:31 Spanish speculation on the future of Lionel Scaloni has increased after the Argentinian failed to make Deportivo's first day of pre-season training yesterday. The 23-year-old midfielder failed to appear as the rest of the squad started their preparations 2001/02 season. |
Burley on Flora Win Sun 22nd Jul 2001 23:42 George Burley was very pleased with his troops after last night's 5-1 win over FC Flora in Tallinn. Goals from Marcus Stewart, Pablo Couñago (2), Jamie Clapham and Martijn Reuser won Town's third pre-season friendly. |
FC Flora 1-5 Town Sun 22nd Jul 2001 20:11 Town's third pre-season game ended in another win this time 5-1 against Estonians FC Flora. Goals from Marcus Stewart, Pablo Couñago (2), Jamie Clapham and Martijn Reuser won Town the game. |
VPS 2-3 Town Fri 20th Jul 2001 19:23 Town ran out 3-2 winners in Vaasa this evening with goals from Hermann Hreidarsson, Richard Naylor and Darren Bent. |
Scaloni Second Deportivo Target Fri 20th Jul 2001 16:40 Deportivo La Coruña sources are reporting that Town not only have an interest in their captain Fran, but also another midfielder, Lionel Scaloni. They report that Town and Italians Parma have both had fees of around £5 million accepted for the 23-year-old Argentinian. |
Makelele Claimed as Target Fri 20th Jul 2001 15:33 Claude Makelele of Real Madrid is being claimed as Town's non-Spanish, Spain-based target this afternoon. The Congolese is 28 and has played for France. He is a central midfield or right-sided player. |
Two Players From Spain! Fri 20th Jul 2001 14:08 TWTD has been told by usually reliable sources that Town are trying to sign not just one but two Spain-based players. One does indeed appear to be Deportivo's Fran as reported yesterday, while the other is a non-Spanish player worth around the £7 million mark. |