Mick Praises Matt Fri 14th Jun 2002 08:38 Town skipper Matt Holland has been singled out for praise by Irish manager Mick McCarthy. Holland's World Cup performances and inpressive goal against Cameroon have seen innumerable clubs linked with the ex-Bournemouth man. |
Venus Likely to Sign Thu 13th Jun 2002 17:00 Town defender Mark Venus is reported to be on the verge of signing a new one-year deal at the club. Venus, who was Town's Player of the Year last season, has taken his time to think over George Burley's offer of another contract. |
Youngsters Called Up Thu 13th Jun 2002 16:11 Academy striker Dean Bowditch has been included in the England U17 squad playing in the Nationwide International Tournament at the end of next month. Young keeper Lewis Price is in the Welsh U19 squad for the Northern Ireland Milk Cup Youth Tournament, also next month. |
Chairmen to Join March Thu 13th Jun 2002 14:28 The 72 Football League chairmen have voted to join a march and peaceful protest against collapsed broadcaster ITV Digital. The 10th July protest, with the motto 'Save Our Clubs', will march on the headquarters of ITV Digital's joint owners Carlton and Granada. |
Few to Make Saddlers Trip Thu 13th Jun 2002 12:57 Only 550 Town supporters will be able to attend the Blues' opening day fixture with Walsall at the Bescot Stadium. The Saddlers are currently having work carried out on their Gilbert Alsop Stand, reducing their capacity down to around 6,000. |
Burley on Fixtures Thu 13th Jun 2002 10:27 George Burley has commented on Town's 2002/03 fixture list. The Blues start their promotion campaign at Walsall and could end the season with a crucial top of the table clash at Derby County. |
Walsall First For Town Thu 13th Jun 2002 10:03 Town will open their Nationwide League Division One campaign with an away game at Walsall's Bescot Stadium on August 10th. The first home league game of the season sees the Blues face Leicester a week later, while there is an early derby on September 14th at Portman Road. |
Finidi Retires Thu 13th Jun 2002 00:47 It is being reported that Town's Finidi George and long-serving defender Taribo West have joined fellow Nigerian international Jay-Jay Okocha in retiring from international football. |
Robson to be Knighted? Wed 12th Jun 2002 23:36 Reports in the North-East claim that former Town manager Bobby Robson is set to receive a well-deserved knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours which will be announced this weekend. |
Karic's Slovenes Go Home Wed 12th Jun 2002 14:30 Amir Karic's Slovenians said goodbye to the World Cup with a 3-1 loss to Paraguay. Slovenia had already been eliminated before today's game, but will feel disappointed to have lost after playing against ten men for 69 minutes and being ahead at half-time. Paraguay, however, will be ecstatic after qualifying for the next round on goals scored. |