No U20s Call for Darrens? Tue 14th Jan 2003 12:03 The FA's decision not to call-up Wayne Rooney for the England squad for the World U20 Championship in March and April looks to be good news for Town. Both Darren Ambrose and Darren Bent have also been tipped to be members of Les Reed's squad for the tournament in the United Arab Emirates. |
New French Town Trialist Tue 14th Jan 2003 11:12 According to reports in France Town are to take Lorient defender Yohan Bouzin on a four day trial. Bouzin, 28, is thought to want to leave Ulrich Le Pen's former club. |
Fulham Bent Link Again Tue 14th Jan 2003 09:16 Town striker Marcus Bent is again reported to be interesting Fulham. The Londoners were first linked with Bent last summer and again just before Christmas. |
Chelsea 3-2 Reserves Mon 13th Jan 2003 23:39 Despite leading by two goals at half-time, Town's reserves were eventually defeated 3-2 by Chelsea on Monday night. A late goal from captain Alexis Nicolas gave the points to the side run by former Blues' manager Mick McGiven. |
Sheepy Joins League Board Mon 13th Jan 2003 19:56 Town chairman David Sheepshanks has been elected to the board of the Football League as a director. |
Charvet Joins Sochaux Mon 13th Jan 2003 17:24 French defender Laurent Charvet has joined Sochaux in France on a six month contract. The ex-Manchester City, Newcastle and Chelsea player spent time on trial at Town before Christmas. |
Curtis Targeted? Mon 13th Jan 2003 14:40 Blackburn Rovers have confirmed that they have received an enquiry from an unnamed club regarding defender John Curtis. As reported over the weekend Curtis has been linked with a move to Town. |
Marshall on Penalty Mon 13th Jan 2003 14:38 Town keeper Andy Marshall says that it was a lack of experience which caused him to give away the second half penalty which cost the Blues the points at Burnley on Saturday. |
No Snub From Joe Mon 13th Jan 2003 14:36 Joe Royle has refuted suggestions that he snubbed the post-match press conference at Turf Moor on Saturday. He says a mix-up in communications prevented him attending. |
Reserve Date Set Mon 13th Jan 2003 14:34 Town's reserve match at home to Arsenal has been rearranged for Wednesday, 12th February (KO 7pm). |