Girlfriend to Make Difference for Jensen Thu 20th Jul 2000 10:59
Reports this morning suggest that Charlton are favourites in the race to sign Bolton midfielder Claus Jensen. Although claims that he had a medical at the Valley yesterday evening are being refuted it seems that the "fantastic offer" Bolton sources talked as having been made by Alan Curbishley's club are enough to take the Dane to London. However, all may not be done and dusted as Jensen is not finalising anything until his Copenhagen-based student girlfriend has been over and had a look round. So in our opinion the whole thing is up in the air, he could go to either club. Ultimately it all may depend on whether she is studying Urban Brutalism or Lovely Rural Countrysides at college. |
Barnett Threatens TownJensen Latest Wed 19th Jul 2000 15:30
Richard Wright's agent Jonathan Barnett today issued a threat to the Blues: "If Richard is fully fit and does not play at Tottenham on the opening day of the season he will never sign another contract for the club". Presumably the hint is that he might sign later in the season if he feels things are going OK. In the light of Barnett's statement it seems inevitable Wright will go into the season without signing a new deal and therefore will remain on the transfer list. Barnett says no new negotiations will take place this week, contrary to George Burley earlier in the week. Barnett also claimed Wright was annoyed with the way Town reacted to his failure to sign an extension: "He thinks it is a panic move and he feels he is being treated harshly". Hands up who is getting fed up with Barnett and Wright... |
Straight Choice for Jensen Wed 19th Jul 2000 11:03
Claus Jensen will today make the choice between furthering his career with Town or continuing at Charlton. Both clubs have agreed a fee of around £4 million with Bolton and it is now up to the player whose offer he accepts. It has emerged this morning that Jensen talked to Alan Curbishley at Charlton prior to visiting Portman Road yesterday. He then spoke with George Burley and David Sheepshanks (who seems to have put off his holiday to complete the deal) yesterday evening. Talks are reported to continue today and so far no press conference has been organised for today. |
Ruddock Linked with Town Shock Tue 18th Jul 2000 17:37
In what may be seen by many as a worrying report Town are being linked with West Ham centre-half Neil 'Razor' Ruddock. |
Jensen Deal Imminent Tue 18th Jul 2000 13:05
Claus Jensen could be about to sign for Town in a deal worth £4 million. |
No Replacement For Wells Mon 17th Jul 2000 13:52
Town have announced that they are not immediately going to replace departing Chief Executive Howard Wells. Chairman David Sheepshanks, now without any Football League commitments, will be taking on his workload for the time-being. The club will look for a replacement for Wells in the spring. He is reported to want to concentrate on "personal ambitions", although little else is clear about his decision to leave Portman Road. Wells only joined Town 227 days ago and has largely been involved with the developments to Churchman's currently under way. His spell at Town followed another short period as Chief Executive at Watford. Reports from fans of the Vicarage Road club suggest that Wells was out of the picture there once Nigel Wray's regime took over. With David Sheepshanks again taking on the role he has held for much of the last five years it seems unlikely that fans will notice anything different in the way the club is run. |
Wright Speaks at Last Fri 14th Jul 2000 18:10
Town keeper Richard wright has made his first statement on his contract/transfer situation. The England player said: "I have never said I want to leave this club and hopefully the situation will resolve itself in the future. I'm looking forward to getting back into training. It will be good to be back with the rest of the lads again to prepare for the new season." Of the widespread criticism of his agent Jonathan Barnett Wright said: "People can say what they like. They have their opinions and they are entitled to them." He continued: "People see what they see in a situation." George Burley, currently on holiday, said that he would hope negotiations would start soon with Wright, however as ever Jonathan Barnett has a few words to say on the matter: "Enough has been said for the moment. Richard just wants to get into training and enjoy working with his team-mates again." Wright and Matt Holland both will be back in training on Monday. They were allowed a longer summer break a! |
Alls Wells That Ends Wells Fri 14th Jul 2000 16:58
We have received information that Chief Executive Howard Wells has parted company with Ipswich Town FC. More information as we get it. Yet to be confirmed, so there may be no truth in it! |
Tanner to Reading Thu 13th Jul 2000 20:20
Former Town player Adam Tanner seems to be interesting Reading. Tanner left Town under a cloud earlier this year and spent the last part of the season on a short-term deal at Peterborough. Now a deal with the Berkshire club seems likely: "Reading have made an enquiry and I'm waiting for something to possibly happen". Colchester are also thought ot be interested and Peterborough have already said that he would be welcome back for a trial at the beginning of the season. |
Town Offer Falls Short Thu 13th Jul 2000 15:05
It is being reported that Town's offer for Claus Jensen fell short of Bolton's valuation. Jensen is valued at £3.5 million by Wanderers, but Town are thought to have offered much less. It seems unlikely that the Blues would look to spend as much as £3.5 million on a player without Premiership experience. |
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