Boss on Player Contracts Tue 10th Sep 2002 09:34 George Burley says that the economic balance in football has changed and that in future the clubs will have greater power when negotiating contracts with players. Like David Sheepshanks Burley believes that players' personal terms will now be based more on performance. |
Stewart to Make Debut Tue 10th Sep 2002 09:32 Former Town striker Marcus Stewart is likely to make his Sunderland debut tonight as the Black Cats face Middlesbrough at the Riverside. |
Friendly Against Orient Mon 09th Sep 2002 18:10 A largely reserve Town side will face Leyton Orient in a friendly at the Training Centre on Wednesday (KO 1pm). |
Burley on Fixture Backlog Mon 09th Sep 2002 13:12 Town manager George Burley says that the Blues will not be able to fit in all the matches they need to rearrange by the end of the year. |
Makin on Way Back Mon 09th Sep 2002 11:41 Chris Makin is on his way back towards full training due after his groin problem. Last week the defender saw a specialist who gave him the good news that an operation was not required. |
Curtis Link Rejected Mon 09th Sep 2002 09:47 As expected George Burley has confirmed that there is nothing in the weekend tabloid speculation regarding Blackburn's John Curtis. The out-of-favour defender was said to be a target of the Blues. |
Sereni to Miss Start Mon 09th Sep 2002 09:44 On loan keeper Matteo Sereni will miss the beginning of the Italian season as he is still recovering from his recent car accident. Sereni, on loan for the season at Brescia, was involved in the crash along with team-mate Igli Tare at the end of July. |
Town Out in Masters Semis Sun 08th Sep 2002 19:34 The Town veterans bowed out of the Masters Grand Final at the semi-final stage, losing to eventual winners Liverpool on penalties. |
Curtis Linked Sun 08th Sep 2002 13:09 Town are reported to be keeping an eye on Blackburn defender John Curtis. The ex-Manchester United man is currently out of favour at Ewood Park and looks set to move on. |
Karic Only Winner Sun 08th Sep 2002 10:39 Amir Karic was the only Town player in international action over the weekend to finish on the winning side. Matt Holland's Irish had lost earlier in the afternoon while Hermann Hreidarsson's Iceland were also beaten. |