Town 3-0 Preston Sat 18th Jan 2003 18:30 Town continued their climb up the First Division with a hard-fought 3-0 win against a much-depleted Preston North End. Marcus Bent put the Blues in front in the first half with sub Darren Bent notching two when on as a sub for the second time in successive home games. |
Armstrong Added to Squad Sat 18th Jan 2003 10:16 Striker Alun Armstrong has been added to the Town squad ahead of today's home game with Preston North End. Jim Magilton remains Joe Royle's biggest worry with a calf injury. |
Finidi Still at Club Fri 17th Jan 2003 15:23 Town have refuted reports claiming that Nigerian winger Finidi George has left Portman Road after reaching a settlement with the club. The Blues and the midfielder are still in negotiations regarding the player's contract. |
Young Keeper Released Fri 17th Jan 2003 11:26 Town have released Academy keeper Darren Kelly. Irishman Kelly has had a number of injuries over the last couple of years and has been unable to progress as he would have wanted. |
Trialist Arrives Fri 17th Jan 2003 11:13 French full-back Yohan Bouzin is set to arrive at Portman Road today and will be on trial throughout next week. The Lorient player will watch tomorrow's game against Preston North End. |
Magilton in Squad Fri 17th Jan 2003 10:53 Calf injury doubt Jim Magilton is included in Joe Royle's squad ahead of Saturday's home clash with Preston North End. Magilton picked up the knock at Burnley last week. |
Academy Action Fri 17th Jan 2003 09:26 Both the U17s and U19s are in action at home on Saturday morning with the older side up against local rivals Norwich City and the younger lads facing Wimbledon. |
Magilton the Only Doubt Thu 16th Jan 2003 14:11 Jim Magilton is Town's only injury worry ahead of Saturday's home clash against Preston North End. The midfielder has a calf problem but Joe Royle is still hoping to include the Northern Irishman in his side. |
Dickinson Impresses Thu 16th Jan 2003 11:51 On trial Town youngster Robert Dickinson is reported to have impressed for Rotherham reserves last night at Oldham in a game which ended 3-3. The 19-year-old has been told that he will not be offered a new contract when his current one expires at the end of the season. |
Winger Reed Dies Thu 16th Jan 2003 11:49 Former Town winger Billy Reed has died at the age of 74. Reed played for Town between 1953 and 1958, scoring 46 goals in 169 appearances. |