Glentoran 1-3 Town Sat 19th Jul 2008 17:20 Town ended their week-long tour of Belfast with a 3-1 victory over Glentoran in Paul Leeman's testimonial at the Oval. Darren Boyle put the home side in front early on, but Alan Lee and Pablo Couñago netted either side of half-time, prior to a late Gary Roberts penalty. |
Donegal Celtic 1-4 Town Thu 17th Jul 2008 21:54 Town carried on their winning form in Belfast with a 4-1 victory over Donegal Celtic. An own goal from David Munster put the Blues in front in the first half then after the break James Lafferty equalised, prior to Owen Garvan and Alan Quinn (2) completing the scoring. |
Supple Fine to Face Donegal Celtic Thu 17th Jul 2008 18:20 Keeper Shane Supple has been passed fit for tonight's friendly with Donegal Celtic. The Irishman, the only goalkeeper on the Belfast tour, had been suffering with a stomach virus over the last couple of days. |
Town Hammer Cliftonville Mon 14th Jul 2008 22:02 Town started their three-game tour of Belfast with a 7-0 hammering of a very poor Cliftonville side. Gary Roberts opened the scoring, then Alan Lee and Danny Haynes netted before the break with Jaime Peters, Alan Quinn (2) and David Wright completing the scoring. |
Released Charlton Defender Thatcher Joins On Trial Mon 14th Jul 2008 19:45 Town have named former Tottenham, Charlton and Manchester City left-back Ben Thatcher in the side for tonight's game at Cliftonville. The 32-year-old was released by the Addicks at the end of the season and has joined the Blues on trial. |
Pim's Number One as Town Defeat Brentford Fri 11th Jul 2008 21:44 Town's new Dutch signing Pim Balkestein netted his first goal for the Blues as the senior side defeated Brentford 2-0 at Griffin Park. Danny Haynes netted the second, rebounding his penalty after the Bees' keeper had saved. |
Crewe Turn Down Bids from Town and Bristol City? Fri 04th Jul 2008 14:17 Crewe Alexandra have turned down bids from Town and Bristol City for young striker Nicky Maynard, according to a report this lunchtime. Earlier in the week the Blues were claimed to have made an offer of more than £1 million for the 21-year-old, a story which was reported to have been denied by the club. |
Lee: I'm Not Going Anywhere Wed 25th Jun 2008 09:06 Striker Alan Lee has reiterated his desire to stay with the Blues, despite manager Jim Magilton seeking to add to his strike force this summer. Lee, 29, says he has no intention of leaving the club, having regularly been linked with moves during the last few transfer windows. |
Bowden Confirms Enquiry to Burnley Wed 18th Jun 2008 17:54 Chief executive Derek Bowden has confirmed that the Blues made an enquiry to Burnley regarding striker Kyle Lafferty. Earlier today, Clarets chairman Barry Kilby revealed Town's interest in the Northern Irishman, who is set for a move to SPL giants Rangers. |
Town Made Late Bid for Burnley's Lafferty Wed 18th Jun 2008 08:22 Town, who this morning will make Leicester's Gareth McAuley their second signing of the summer, have failed in a bid to sign Burnley striker Kyle Lafferty. Clarets chairman Barry Kilby has revealed that the Blues came in for the Northern Irish international, who is set to join SPL giants Rangers. |