Scales Linked With Town Tue 27th Jun 2000 11:21
Tottenham defender John Scales is being linked with a move to Town. The 33-year-old is also reportedly being tracked by Portsmouth, but a move to another Premiership side would certainly be attractive to a player who has suffered from injuries and a lack of first team football since his move from Liverpool. He has made just forty appearances for the White Hart Lane club and is available on a Bosman. Town may look to Scales to add Premiership experience to the defence. |
Radio Suffolk Keeps Commentary Rights Mon 26th Jun 2000 16:02
The rights to radio commentary on Town games has gone once again to Radio Suffolk. Terry Baxter and friends have been commentating on Town's games for the last three seasons and have enjoyed a good relationship with the club and the players, many of whom have appeared as Terry's sidekicks. |
Scowy Expects Wright to Stay Mon 26th Jun 2000 14:28
James Scowcroft has stated that he expects keeper Richard Wright to still be at Portman Road come the new season. The England U21 striker said: "I’m confident that Richard Wright will be with us next season. Everyone wants him to stay and I’m confident he can reach a compromise with the club." Scowcroft and Wright have both played for about the same length of time and were also comrades in reserve, youth and England U21 football so he obviously knows Wright well. Earlier Town manager George Burley had said that he had spoken to Wright and said that a decision would be reached sooner rather than later: "I spoke to Richard again on Friday. We had a really good chat. He has said that that he will be back to me within the next few days." Wright's agect Jonathan Barnett has been touting Wright whilst the keeper has been away with England with Celtic reportedly interested. Other clubs linked lately include everal Italian sides, Newcastle and Barcelona. |
Mullins Link Renewed Mon 26th Jun 2000 12:47
The long-standing link between Town and Palace youngster Hayden Mullins has once again hit the newspapers. The 21-year-old England U21 international has been interesting George Burley for some while with a link going back as far as last summer. The midfielder would cost Town £2.5 million. |
Reuser to Reach Mauricio Status Fri 23rd Jun 2000 14:59
New Town signing Martijn Reuser has spoken of his delight at his transfer to Town finally going through. And he has endeared himself to supporters all the more by speaking of his feelings for the club: "Three months ago coming to Ipswich was an adventure — it is very good to be back again. I’m very, very pleased to have signed a contract and let’s hope we have a great season — as good as the final months were for me of last season. I am really looking forward to playing in the Premiership with Ipswich. We have a good group of players and I think we can do well. Ipswich is a nice place with a great group of players who I think can survive in the Premiership. I didn't speak to any other clubs as I'd made up my mind to come here." What a star! |
Three Year Contract for Reuser Fri 23rd Jun 2000 14:36
Martijn Reuser has signed a three year deal with Town. Manager George Burley said at this morning's press conference: "I’m thrilled we have finally agreed everything with Martijn and he has signed a three year contract. Martijn did superbly well during his loan period at the Club and I’m sure he will be a tremendous acquisition to our squad for the forthcoming season in the Premiership." He was not alone in his praise for Reuser, chairman David Sheepshanks added: "We are in the enviable position of knowing exactly who we have signed and what we are getting following Martijn’s three months playing with the first team squad at the end of last season. He is a popular lad who has already become a big favourite with the fans. On a personal note, I am absolutely delighted Martijn is joining us and wish him the very best of luck, good form and many goals over the coming years at Ipswich Town Football Club." |
Reuser Signs! Fri 23rd Jun 2000 11:11
This morning's Press Conference set for 11 am is to announce the signing of Martijn Reuser. It seems personal terms were as easy to agree as the Dutchman stated last week and the £1 million deal (rising another £250,000 if Town stay in the Premiership) has gone through quickly. More details when we have them. |
Latapy in for Town Thu 22nd Jun 2000 20:46
Stories circulating in Edinburgh suggest Town are once more showing an interest in Hibernian's Trinidad and Tobago international Russell Latapy. This is not the first time there has been interest from Town in the former Boavista and Porto player. He was on trial with the Blues two years ago and played in a reserve game before moving to Scotland. The midfielder scored twelve goals last season after enjoying an excellent first season during 1998/99 when he scored six goals in 23 games. |
Town Announce 'South' Stand Development Thu 22nd Jun 2000 20:37
In a move bound to annoy traditionalists Ipswich Town are doing away with Churchman's. In a press conference held to give greater detail of the development to the stand the club announced that until a suitable sponsor is found for it the stand will be referred to as the South Stand, a name more synonymous with away trips to Carrow Road than ITFC. |
Fixture List Out! Thu 22nd Jun 2000 11:13
This makes it so much more real! If any of us were still pinching ourselves, this is the proof you need: the Premier League fixtures for the 2000/2001 Season. We kick off with Spurs Away, then Man U at home. Not bad eh? We finish off the season with somewhat poorer opposition Middlesborough (Away), Coventry City (Home), Charlton Athletic (Away), Manchester City (Home) and Derby County (Away). Make of that what you will. |
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