Four Now in Chase for Scowy! Fri 13th Jul 2001 12:32 Reports this afternoon suggest that four clubs are now in the chase to sign James Scowcroft. Leicester, who have already had a bid turned down, West Ham, as mentioned earlier, and now Charlton and Coventry. |
West Ham in for Scowy Fri 13th Jul 2001 11:11 TWTD has learnt that Town may have received a bid for James Scowcroft from West Ham. This could be the reason behind the stalling of the deal with Leicester City. |
Mogga's Tips Fri 13th Jul 2001 09:48 Last summer Town coach Tony Mowbray tipped Titus Bramble to make a big impact on the 2000/01 season. The centre-half did indeed that and Mogga's picks for the future must be taken seriously. |
Scowy Bid Turned Down - Sheepshanks Thu 12th Jul 2001 19:39 Town chairman David Sheepshanks has said that Town have turned down Leicester’s bid for James Scowcroft, thought to be around the £3.5 million mark. However, it seems this is not necessarily the end of the matter with further developments likely. Sheepshanks has also said that Town themselves have two bids in at present, although he wasn’t giving any names. One of these is likely to be Hartlepool’s Tommy Miller. |
Hogg Fee Revealed Thu 12th Jul 2001 18:42 Town have revealed that York City youngster Chris Hogg cost an initial fee of £150,000. But the Minstermen could see up to £500,000 depending on the progress of the England Under-17 central defender. |
Academy Player Called Up Thu 12th Jul 2001 15:28 Dean Bowditch, an U16 Academy player, has been selected to join the England U16 Schoolboy Team Development Course held at Lilleshall from August 30th - September 1st. |
Wark Sacked Thu 12th Jul 2001 14:14 Town legend John Wark has been sacked from his job as scout at Coventry. The Sky Blues are trying to cut costs after their relegation and Wark has been a victim of these measures. |
Goddard Decides to Go Thu 12th Jul 2001 12:20 Paul Goddard has decided to accept the offer of the first team coach's job at West Ham. Town's assistant academy director made what he described as a very difficult decision to become Glenn Roeder's right-hand man at Upton Park. |
Town in For Miller Thu 12th Jul 2001 12:06 Town are thought to have put in a £1 million offer for Hartlepool attacking midfielder Tommy Miller. The 22-year-old former Town youngster has said he will not be signing a new contract at Hartlepool and wishes play at a higher level. Crewe have also made their interest in the player known. |
Squad Fitter than Ever Thu 12th Jul 2001 09:56 Town coach Tony Mowbray has said the squad is fitter than ever as they continue pre-season training at the Royal Hospital School, Holbrook. Mowbray said that pre-season had moved on a lot since the early days of his career. |