Burley on Robson Award Mon 17th Jun 2002 11:24 George Burley has become the latest football figure to back Bobby Robson's knighthood. Burley spent the majority of his playing career in Robson's Town sides of the 70s and 80s. |
Bowden New Chief? Mon 17th Jun 2002 08:58 Reports today say that Derek Bowden, the former European, Africa and Middle East chairman of Saatchi and Saatchi, is likely to be named Town's new chief executive. The club are set to make an announcement regarding the £100,000-a-year plus position before the beginning of the new season. |
McCarthy on Irish Loss Sun 16th Jun 2002 20:28 Mick McCarthy praised Town captain Matt Holland and the rest of his players after they exited the World Cup in a penalty shoot-out with Spain. Holland was one of three players who missed their kicks, the Spanish winning 3-2. |
Holland Misses From Spot Sun 16th Jun 2002 15:23 Town skipper Matt Holland was one of three Irish players to miss penalties as Ireland went out of the World Cup in a shoot-out with Spain. The 90 minutes ended 1-1 with Robbie Keane scoring a last minute penalty after Morientes had put Spain ahead early on. Neither side could manage a goal in golden goal extra time. |
Sven on Sir Bobby Sun 16th Jun 2002 10:53 England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has commented on former Town boss Bobby Robson receiving a knighthood. The Swede has known Sir Bobby since his days at Town when he made a number of visits to Ipswich to learn from the more established manager. |
£10 Million for Holland? Sun 16th Jun 2002 10:50 Town skipper Matt Holland has been valued at £10 million in a tabloid this weekend. A number of the Irish squad are the subject of speculation after their fine performances at the World Cup. |
Connell Joins Cherries Sat 15th Jun 2002 14:50 Town Academy player Alan Connell will move to Third Division AFC Bournemouth when his Town contract ends on June 30th. The 19-year-old striker previously had a trial at Dean Court when he scored twice in three reserve games. Cherries manager Sean O'Driscoll says he consulted former player Matt Holland before making the signing. |
Sir Bobby Confirmed Sat 15th Jun 2002 08:38 Former Town manager Bobby Robson has been knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours, as reported by TWTD on Wednesday. Robson is joined on the list by Town supporting theatre director Trevor Nunn who has also been knighted. |
Holland on Spain Match Fri 14th Jun 2002 16:33 Town skipper Matt Holland hopes Spain underestimate his Irish side when they meet them in Sujon on Sunday. Holland points to the number of 'big' sides who have lost out to relative footballing minnows in this World Cup after appearing not to take their opposition seriously. |
McCall Moves to Coach Fri 14th Jun 2002 12:15 Town have announced that UEFA Cup winner Steve McCall will join George Burley coaching staff for the 2002/03 season. McCall was appointed Town's scouting co-ordinator last season after spending a long period in the south-west with Torquay and Plymouth. |