More Woe for Naylor Tue 12th Nov 2002 10:08 Striker Richard Naylor's progress towards full fitness has stalled after he complained of pain while training. Naylor had surgery on a knee recently and was hoping to be back in contection for the first team in a month. |
Bowden on Share Issue Tue 12th Nov 2002 10:06 Town chief executive Derek Bowden has revealed that there could be progress on a share issue by the end of the year. Bowden says that the club are "actively looking at" this as part of their financial strategy. |
Academy News Tue 12th Nov 2002 10:04 Town's U19 match with Watford has been moved to Friday, November 15th with a 7pm kick-off at Portman Road to give the youngsters some experience of playing there before the FA Youth Cup game. |
Duberry Link Mon 11th Nov 2002 21:58 Reports claim Town are interested in a loan move for Leeds central defender Michael Duberry. Earlier today the Blues failed in a bid to take striker Ashley Ward to Portman Road. |
Ward Move is Off Mon 11th Nov 2002 19:00 Town manager Joe Royle has confirmed that negotiations to take Ashley Ward to Portman Road have broken down. The Bradford striker was keen on a permanent move while the Blues are only able to offer him a loan spell. |
Royle Resting Two Mon 11th Nov 2002 17:48 Town manager Joe Royle will again rotate his squad as the Blues travel to Slovan Liberec in the UEFA Cup on Thursday. Royle says that he plans to leave Jim Magilton and Mark Venus at home as his squad fly out on Wednesday. |
Ambrose Called-Up Mon 11th Nov 2002 17:12 Town youngster Darren Ambrose has been called into the England U21 squad for the get-together at Burnham Beeches next week. Previously Ambrose has been in U19 squads but this is the first time the U21s have called. |
Slovan Not on TV Mon 11th Nov 2002 17:01 Town's UEFA Cup match with Slovan Liberec will not be shown on TV either here or in the Czech Republic. |
Ward Wants Permanent Deal Mon 11th Nov 2002 16:55 Town manager Joe Royle says he should know whether Ashley Ward will sign for Town within the next 24 hours. Ward is keen to join Town permanently, however the Blues would prefer a loan at this stage. |
Holland Called-Up Mon 11th Nov 2002 16:54 Town skipper Matt Holland is included in the Ireland squad for the friendly with Greece in Athens on Wednesday November 20th. With Mick McCarthy gone U21 manager Don Givens made the selection. |