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. |
City Confirm Appeal Wed 07th Jul 2004 21:59 Manchester City have confirmed that they will be appealing against the decision earlier in the week to award Town manager Joe Royle £422,819.08 compensation relating to his sacking in 2001. |
Rhodes Chuffed With Town Wed 07th Jul 2004 18:10 Town's new goalkeeping coach Andy Rhodes says he is thoroughly impressed with the Blues' facilities. The 39-year-old has taken over from Malcolm Webster who has joined George Burley at Derby County. |
Chairman on Agent Fees Wed 07th Jul 2004 18:05 Town chairman David Sheepshanks says he fully supports the Football League's publishing of the fees clubs pay to players' agents. The figures released earlier today showed that agents were paid £37,125 by the Blues from January to June of this year. |
Millwall Match Moves Wed 07th Jul 2004 17:54 Town's home match with Millwall scheduled for Saturday, September 11th has switched to a day later and will be covered live by Sky TV. |