Smith Has Operation Thu 29th May 2003 12:17 Academy midfielder Marc Smith has had a back operation which will see him miss the beginning of next season. |
Bent Bid Not Expected Thu 29th May 2003 09:40 Town chairman David Sheepshanks says he is not expecting a Newcastle United bid for young striker Darren Bent, but admits that the club's financial situation means he cannot guarantee youngsters won't be sold. |
Brum Still Want Bennett Thu 29th May 2003 09:38 Birmingham boss Steve Bruce is keen to persuade Town target Ian Bennett to remain at St Andrew's. The keeper is currently weighing up whether to stay in the Midlands or join the Blues. |
Royle on Diallo Wed 28th May 2003 14:11 Town manager Joe Royle he will have to wait another week until he can do anything more in his attempt to sign defender Drissa Diallo. As reported yesterday, the Guinean international is set for talks with Burnley who he spent time with last season. |
Bent in England Squad Wed 28th May 2003 13:59 Town striker Darren Bent has been included in the England U21 squad for their friendly against Serbia and Montenegro at Hull's Kingston Communications Stadium and the European qualifier against Slovakia at Sunderland. |
Club Deny Arsenal Game Wed 28th May 2003 13:49 Town have denied a recent report which claimed that Arsenal would be the Blues pre-season opponents at Portman Road on Friday, August 1st. The Gunners are already set to play Celtic on August 2nd ruling out a visit to Suffolk. |
Joe Wants Darren to Stay Wed 28th May 2003 12:50 Town manager Joe Royle has reiterated the club's determination to hold on to young striker Darren Bent. Earlier today TWTD reported that Newcastle United are set to renew their interest in the 19-year-old prospect. |
Burley in for Ambrose? Wed 28th May 2003 12:48 Reports this afternoon say former Town boss George Burley will seek to take departed Blue Darren Ambrose to Pride Park on loan next season if and when he is appointed the Rams' new boss. |
Joe Expects June Deals Wed 28th May 2003 10:30 Town manager Joe Royle says he expects the summer transfer dealing to start in June. The Blues' boss will be on holiday at his home in Majorca during that period, but says he will fly back at a moment's notice if required. |
Newcastle Back for Bent? Wed 28th May 2003 10:14 TWTD understands that Newcastle United are set to make another attempt to lure Town striker Darren Bent to St James' Park. The 19-year-old has long been coveted by Magpies' boss Sir Bobby Robson who tried to sign him late last season. |