Dyer Hoping for Role Wed 19th Jun 2002 09:43 Ipswich-born midfielder Kieron Dyer says he it would be magnificent to play some part in England's World Cup quarter-final with Brazil on Friday. Dyer, who has come on as sub twice so far in the tournament, says playing against the Brazilians is every player's dream. |
League Calls for Boycott Wed 19th Jun 2002 09:41 The Football League is encouraging TV viewers to watch the BBC and not ITV on Friday when both channels will be covering the England-Brazil game. The Football League is joining fans' groups in taking action against Carlton and Granada, the owners of collapsed channel ITV Digital. |
Derby Day Moves Tue 18th Jun 2002 13:55 Town's second Norwich derby of the season at Carrow Road has moved from Saturday, 1st March 2003 to Sunday, 2nd March 2003, kicking-off at 1pm. |
Friday Euro D-Day Tue 18th Jun 2002 12:40 Town will learn their UEFA Cup qualifying round opponents on Friday morning at 11am. The draw in Geneva will reveal who Town will face in the Thursday, August 15th and Thursday, August 29th games. Town qualified for the UEFA Cup through the Fair Play League. |
Early Pre-Season Start Tue 18th Jun 2002 11:59 Town's pre-season is starting earlier than in previous years with the players returning on June 27th. The first few days will see mainly muscle-loosening exercises while the next week will see a five-day training camp at The Royal Hospital School at Holbrook. |
Holland Returns Today Tue 18th Jun 2002 08:59 Town skipper Matt Holland and his Irish team-mates will return to the Emerald Isle today to a rapturous reception. Holland says he enjoyed the tournament and is now aiming for qualification for the 2004 European Championships in Portugal. |
Yallop's Lad Impressing Tue 18th Jun 2002 08:56 Former Town defender Frank Yallop can be held partly responsible for the USA's fine performance at the World Cup. Striker Landon Donovan is one of Yallop's San Jose Earthquakes squad which is currently topping the MLS Western Conference as they attempt to hold on to their title. |
Sir Bobby in Suffolk Mon 17th Jun 2002 17:06 Former Town manager Sir Bobby Robson has been back in Ipswich today, paying a visit to the Oncology Department at Ipswich Hospital and checking up on how the Bobby Robson Jubilee Appeal is going. |
Sheepy Confirms Enquiry Mon 17th Jun 2002 12:27 Town chairman David Sheepshanks has confirmed that Everton have enquired about "certain players". David Moyes was thought to be interested in Matt Holland and Marcus Stewart and sounded Town out on a cash-plus-players deal, something the Blues are not interested in. |
Club Forge New Contacts Mon 17th Jun 2002 12:24 David Sheepshanks says he and George Burley forged new contacts in the Far East while they spent time at the World Cup in Japan. The Town bosses were present at four games, including the hosts' win against Russia and England's victory over Argentina. |