Midgley Off to Kidderminster? Thu 30th Mar 2000 13:26 Neil Midgley could once again be off on loan, this time to Conference side Kidderminster Harriers. The midlanders' rotund manager Jan Molby watched Midgley score two in the 7-0 demolition of Wycombe Wanderers reserves yesterday afternoon. As yet George Burley has had no contact from the scouse-voiced Dane, but is expecting to hear that he wants Midgley until the end of the season. Kidderminster could well run out winners of the Conference this season. Midgley, who scored on his Town debut against West Brom on December 18th, has already enjoyed a successful loan spell at Luton this season and is keen to get more first team football under his belt. |
Reserves Rampage! Wed 29th Mar 2000 16:40 Town reserves went goal crazy this afternoon with a 7-0 victory over Wycombe Wanderers at Portman Road. Town were five up at half-time with goals from Neil Midgley, Marco Holster, Midgley again, Axeldal and Stuart Niven. The second half saw second goals for Holster and Axeldal. Martijn Reuser played the first 45 minutes and impressed. Team: Branagan, Kennedy, Moffat (J Miller), Thetis (Asiamiah), Bramble, Koogi, Reuser (Artum), Holster, Axeldal, Midgley and Niven. |
Friars International Show Wed 29th Mar 2000 13:25 Sean Friars was an international hero last night as he set up a last minute winner for the Northern Ireland U21s. Friars, currently on loan at Portadown, beat three men before squaring to Maurice Harkin who hit home in the game against Malta in Corradino. The 20 year-old has been told he will be offered another one year deal at Town, but many Town fans must still wonder why a player who has been well regarded by successive Northern Ireland managers has still only made one appearence for Town. That was as sub in the victory over Crewe at Portman Road in November. |
Keegan Speaks Out on Wright Tue 28th Mar 2000 13:37 England manager Kevin Keegan has told Richard Wright that he must be playing Premiership football next season if he is to take his England career any further. Keegan was speaking prior to the England U21s play-off with Yugoslavia tomorrow in Barcelona (KO 6pm) which Wright is likely to start. If Town fail to win promotion Wright is now almost guaranteed to leave Portman Road in the close season with his price-tag the only question left to be answered. Over the years virtually all the top clubs have been rumoured to have an interest in Wright, who made his debut back in Town's days in the Premiership. Town have also been linked with keepers this season, most notably Shay Given, others mantioned include Barnet's Lee Harrison. Wright, who hopes to be part of the full squad for the European Championships in the summer, will have one year left on his current Town contract at the end of this season and Town will want to cash-in prior to his being available on a possible Bosman at the end of the 2001/2 season. |
Three Injured Mon 27th Mar 2000 16:40 Jim Magilton has missed Northern Ireland's trip to Malta after suffering a dead-leg in the 1-0 win over Fulham on Saturday. Also injured were James Scowcroft (cut eye) and Mark Venus (his knee this time). It is likely that both will be fit for Town's next game, the away Sky game at WBA next Tuesday. Also hoping to be fit will be Fabian Wilnis and Marcus Stewart. |
Town 1-0 Fulham Sun 26th Mar 2000 23:20 Town continued their return to form with a win over Paul Bracewell's Fulham. A late goal from substitute Martijn Reuser on his debut was enough to see Town hold onto second spot as Manchester City and Birmingham both came from behind to win. |
Four Out for Fulham Fri 24th Mar 2000 14:46 Town will be missing Fabian Wilnis (hamstring), Mark Venus (ankle), John McGreal (Calf) and Marcus Stewart (groin). George Burley, fresh from signing his new four-and-a-half-year deal, is likely to opt for a 4-4-2 formation with Wilnis replaced by Micky Stockwell and Venus by Wayne Brown. |
Deadline Day Signing! Fri 24th Mar 2000 00:29 Town moved to add to their squad on deadline day bringing in Ajax attacking midfielder Martijn Reuser. |
Deadline Day Signing! Thu 23rd Mar 2000 22:08 Town moved to add to their squad on deadline day bringing in Ajax attacking midfielder Martijn Reuser. |
Tranmere 0-2 Town Wed 22nd Mar 2000 23:23 Town got back to form with a 2-0 win at bogey ground Prenton Park. |