West Brom on Hermann Mon 12th Aug 2002 10:58 West Brom managing director Brendon Batson has confirmed that the Baggies' bid for Hermann Hreidarsson will make the Icelander their record transfer. However, as their previous highest was the £2.1 million paid to Bristol Rovers for Jason Roberts, that gives few clues to the actual amount. |
Burley on Hermann Bid Mon 12th Aug 2002 09:21 Town boss George Burley has commented on the club accepting West Brom's bid for Hermann Hreidarsson. Burley pointed to Town's financial situation as the main reason behind the willingness to accept the offer. |
Darren a Doubt for Beggen Mon 12th Aug 2002 09:09 Darren Ambrose is a doubt for the Blues' ahead of Thursday's UEFA Cup qualifier with Avenir Beggen in Luxembourg City. Ambrose had 11 stitches in his mouth after kicking the ball into his own face with 23 minutes remaining at the Bescot Stadium. |
U17s Win Mon 12th Aug 2002 09:07 Town's Academy U17s beat Liverpool's youngsters 1-0 in a friendly on Saturday. Town's goal came from the penalty spot, the kick converted by Scottish youngster Fraser Beveridge. |
Hermann Bid Accepted! Mon 12th Aug 2002 08:45 Town have accepted an undisclosed bid for Hermann Hreidarsson from West Bromwich Albion and have given the player permission to talk to the Baggies. |
Nicholls Scores in Debut Sun 11th Aug 2002 23:46 Former Town midfielder Ashley Nicholls scored the winner in his league debut for Darlington on Saturday. Nicholls, released by Town over the summer, netted a fine curling shot from the edge of the area in the 76th minute as the Quakers won 2-1 away at Cambridge. |
Town in Stripper Scandal Sun 11th Aug 2002 13:30 A stripper has alleged that a number of Town players "behaved like animals" at their Christmas party at the end of last year. Tracey Forge, 31, claimed that drunken players ripped her dress and threw beer over her at the bash in Colchester. |
I May Have to Go - Matt Sun 11th Aug 2002 12:06 Town skipper Matt Holland has admitted that Town may be in no position to turn down an offer for him. George Burley and David Sheepshanks have consistently said that Holland is the last player they'd want to lose but the Town skipper says that economic reality may mean he leaves. |
Burley on Win Sun 11th Aug 2002 11:51 Town manager George Burley was particularly impressed with the performances of youngsters Darren Bent and Darren Ambrose during Saturday's 2-0 win at Walsall. |
Sheepshanks on Villa Link Sun 11th Aug 2002 11:49 Town chairman David Sheepshanks has commented on stories linking Aston Villa with a move for Matt Holland. Villa manager Graham Taylor has admitted making an enquiry and was present at Walsall on Saturday. |