Stewart on Rovers Tue 23rd Jul 2002 09:09 Town striker Marcus Stewart says he hopes his old Bristol Rovers fans won't boo him when he returns with Town for the first time on Wednesday. Stewart, a Bristol City fan, began his career with the Gasheads before moving on to Huddersfield and then Town. |
Beevers Called-Up Mon 22nd Jul 2002 16:33 Town report that Lee Beevers has been added to the Welsh squad for the Northern Ireland Milk Cup Youth Tournament being held this week. Young keeper Lewis Price had already been called into the squad. |
Town Need Cash - Sheepy Mon 22nd Jul 2002 12:25 Town chairman David Sheepshanks has reiterated that the Blues need to find cash to fill the financial hole created by relegation. Early estimates suggested that the Blues would have to find a shortfall of £15 million, although that figure has been reduced with the summer's moves so far. |
Walsall Sells Out Mon 22nd Jul 2002 10:14 Town's allocation of just over 400 for the first game of the season at Walsall on August 10th has sold out. Due to building work at the Bescot Stadium the capacity has been greatly reduced with the few away fans now housed in the Banks's Stand. |
Sixto Deal Unlikely Mon 22nd Jul 2002 10:01 Town chairman David Sheepshanks has admitted that a return to Portman Road for Sixto Peralta looks ever more unlikely. Peralta, unwanted by Inter, is out of Town's price range and the cash-strapped Italians are unwilling to loan hi for another season. |
Success Too Soon - Burley Mon 22nd Jul 2002 10:00 Town manager George Burley says that last season's relegation was perhaps a case of getting too much too soon in the first Premiership campaign. After a fifth place two years ago the Blues stumbled to relegation second time around. |
Cassar Not Staying Mon 22nd Jul 2002 09:57 Town have decided not to sign American keeper Jeff Cassar on a permanent deal. The former Dallas Burn man played a full 90 minutes in the 2-1 loss at Farum last week. |
Everton Back for Wright? Mon 22nd Jul 2002 09:55 Everton are reported to be once more turning their attentions to former Town keeper Richard Wright. Toffees manager David Moyes initially enquired regarding the Arsenal player a couple of weeks ago. |
Duncan Testimonial Mon 22nd Jul 2002 09:54 Former Town manager John Duncan has a testimonial at Chesterfield next Saturday. The former Spireites manager will hope for a big turnout as the Derbyshire club take on a Manchester United XI. |
Beggen Tickets and Travel Sat 20th Jul 2002 23:02 Town have announced details of ticketing and official travel packages for the away leg of the UEFA Cup tie with Avenir Beggen next month. The club, again working with TMG, are providing air and coach travel for the game at the Stade Josy Barthel. |