Reserves 9-2 Saffron W Thu 11th Jul 2002 21:52 Town's reserves got the pre-season fixtures under way with a 9-2 victory over Saffron Walden Town at the Essex side's Catons Way ground. The Blues used a large squad made-up of reserve and Academy players with only Richard Logan and Nabil Abidallah having played for the Town first team, although keeper James Pullen made senior appearances when on loan at Blackpool. |
Floodlights Up Thu 11th Jul 2002 14:29 The North Stand floodlights are now in place on the top of the stand. The second of the two was raised this morning. |
Croft Out of Friendly Thu 11th Jul 2002 11:49 Gary Croft has pulled out of the squad for tonight's reserves friendly with Saffron Walden Town. We understand that the full-back is continuing to have talks regarding his move to Cardiff City. |
Bowditch in Action Thu 11th Jul 2002 09:16 Academy striker Dean Bowditch will again be involved for the England U17s this evening when they face the Czech Republic at Birmingham's St Andrew's. |
Walsall Ticket News Thu 11th Jul 2002 09:14 Town have announced details of ticket priority for the first game of the season, away at Walsall on Saturday, August 10th. The game has switched to a 5.35pm kick-off as it is being covered by Sky. |
Croft To Cardiff Thu 11th Jul 2002 08:58 TWTD has learnt that Gary Croft is in discussions regarding a move to Cardiff City on a free transfer. Croft, who has pulled out of tonight's Saffron Walden friendly, spent a loan spell with the Bluebirds last season where he impressed despite their failure to win promotion. |
Squad for Saffron Walden Wed 10th Jul 2002 19:03 Town have named a very young squad for the reserves friendly against Saffron Walden Town on Thursday (KO 7.30pm). The only senior player included is Gary Croft, perhaps illustrating how far the former Blackburn man is from the first team. |
Burley on Sereni Move Wed 10th Jul 2002 18:39 George Burley says that departing loanee Matteo Sereni had a hard year in England. The Italian keeper's move home was announced by Brescia on Tuesday afternoon, although Town have only this afternoon received confirmation regarding the paperwork. |
Wright No to Everton Wed 10th Jul 2002 18:35 Former Town keeper Richard Wright's agent, Jonathan Barnett, is reported to have said that there is no chance of his player joining Everton. Earlier today Toffees' manager David Moyes admitted that he had enquired about the availability of the former Town man. |
Robson Unveiling Tuesday Wed 10th Jul 2002 14:47 The statue of Sir Bobby Robson will be unveiled at a 12.30 ceremony next Tuesday. The man himself will be in attendance as the statue, situated opposite the Centre Spot, is revealed. |