Kettering Town 1-3 Town Thu 12th Jul 2007 22:22 Second half goals from George O'Callaghan, Billy Clarke and Michael Synnott gave the Blues a 3-1 victory at Kettering after going behind during the opening period. Jim Magilton again used virtually all of his squad, making seven changes at the break. |
Jim on Lee Bid Thu 12th Jul 2007 13:29 Boss Jim Magilton has reiterated that striker Alan Lee is very much in his plans, but says “a substantial offer” for the Republic of Ireland international would be considered by the Town board. The Blues have turned down an initial bid from Hull City for Lee, while Coventry are also interested. |
First Hull Bid Rejected Thu 12th Jul 2007 09:41 Town have rejected Hull City's initial bid for striker Alan Lee. However, the Tigers are expected to make a new offer for last season's 17-goal top scorer before the weekend. |
Pablo Could Be Top Class Wed 11th Jul 2007 13:08 Boss Jim Magilton says returning striker Pablo Couñago has “all the attributes to be top class”. The Spaniard is set to rejoin the Blues on a free transfer in Friday with a medical pencilled in for Thursday. Meanwhile, speculation grows regarding Alan Lee's Town future. |
Hull After Lee? Wed 11th Jul 2007 09:00 Reports in East Yorkshire are again linking Hull City with a move for Town striker Alan Lee. The Tigers have been repeatedly linked with the Republic of Ireland international over the last few weeks. |
Burton Albion 0-3 Town Tue 10th Jul 2007 22:13 Town got their pre-season programme off to a winning start as Burton were defeated 3-0 at the Pirelli Stadium. Matt Richards opened the scoring on 17 with Alan Lee netting soon afterwards and then from the penalty spot 10 minutes before the break. |
Four Miss Burton Game Tue 10th Jul 2007 16:35 Town will be without Gary Roberts, Fabian Wilnis, Sylvain Legwinski and Richard Naylor for tonight's first pre-season friendly at Burton Albion (KO 7.45pm). Boss Jim Magilton is expected to use the rest of the 24-man party which travelled to Loughborough on Monday. |
Town Name Squad for Trip Mon 09th Jul 2007 12:27 Town have named a 24-man squad for this week's training trip to Loughborough University. Academy striker Jordan Rhodes is the only player yet to make a first team appearance included in the party. |
Owen Walked Out - Report Sun 08th Jul 2007 10:30 Owen Garvan reportedly walking out on the Blues is the big Town news in Sunday's papers. According to a tabloid, the Irish youngster has vowed never to play for the club again. |
Carroll a Loan Target? Thu 05th Jul 2007 15:45 Changes to the loan rules have scuppered Town's chances of signing Newcastle United striker Andrew Carroll on loan, according to Magpies manager Sam Allardyce. However, the Football League have told TWTD the former Bolton boss's understanding of their loan system is incorrect. |