Santos and Bent Miss Out Thu 22nd Jan 2004 14:46 Georges Santos and Darren Bent are both out of Saturday's home fourth round FA Cup tie against Sunderland with ankle injuries. Better news for Town is that Jim Magilton and Chris Bart-Williams have both trained and John McGreal expects to be fit. |
Goater Doesn't Want Move Thu 22nd Jan 2004 13:59 Reading striker Shaun Goater has told Royals' boss Steve Coppell that he is unwilling to go out on loan. Meanwhile unwanted keeper Andy Marshall could be on his way to Millwall. |
Venus Offered on Free Wed 21st Jan 2004 17:11 Former Town defender Mark Venus has been made available on a free transfer by Cambridge United in the wake of what manager John Taylor describes as "a frank exchange of views". |
Magilton Prepared to Wait Wed 21st Jan 2004 16:07 Town skipper Jim Magilton says he is no hurry to sign a new deal at Portman Road and will think about the matter once an offer is on the table. |
Four in Irish Squad Wed 21st Jan 2004 16:02 Town have four players in the Irish U17 squad for the four team Copa del Atlantico tournament in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, held between February 2nd and 7th. |
Reserves 1-0 Coventry Wed 21st Jan 2004 15:47 A young Town reserves side defeated Coventry City 1-0 at a rainy Playford Road on Wednesday afternoon. Daniel Flack scored the winner in the first half but more importantly central defender Drissa Diallo came through seemingly unscathed. |
Goater Enquiry Confirmed Wed 21st Jan 2004 13:47 Joe Royle has today confirmed that he has made an enquiry for Reading striker Shaun Goater. |
10% Stake for Trust? Wed 21st Jan 2004 12:10 Ipswich Town First, the Town Trust, says it expects to represent around a 10% stake in Ipswich Town plc once the extended share issue ends on January 31st. |
Coppell Refuses Comment Wed 21st Jan 2004 11:06 Reading manager Steve Coppell has refused to comment on reports claiming Town are interested in taking Shaun Goater on a three-month loan, although he does imply that he has spoken with Joe Royle on the matter. |
Reserves Face Coventry Wed 21st Jan 2004 09:31 Town's reserves face Coventry City this afternoon at the Playford Road Training Centre (KO 1pm). Drissa Diallo will be hoping to come through the game unscathed ahead of a possible start against Sunderland in the FA Cup on Saturday. |