Chester on Walters Fee Tue 30th Jan 2007 11:37 Chester City have revealed that Town will pay an initial fee of £100,000 for striker Jon Walters, who is expected to make his debut at Stoke City this evening. Chairman Stephen Vaughan has sought to clarify the situation with various prices having been quoted since his move, Town having announced the fee as "undisclosed". |
Defensive Worries for Jim Mon 29th Jan 2007 15:57 Defensive options are once again Jim Magilton's main concern ahead of Tuesday's trip to Stoke City (KO 7.45pm). Richard Naylor has a badly bruised toe and appears a big doubt for the visit to the Britannia Stadium. |
Walton Set to Return Mon 29th Jan 2007 10:15 TWTD understands that Town and Charlton are in talks over Simon Walton's return on loan ahead of the transfer window closing on Wednesday. The 19-year-old was at Portman Road for Saturday's 1-0 FA Cup victory over Swansea City. |
Jim Surprised Sat 27th Jan 2007 19:06 Town boss Jim Magilton admitted surprise that Swansea left star man Lee Trundle on the bench for Saturday's fourth round FA Cup tie. The Blues ran out 1-0 winners via a penalty Swans boss Kenny Jackett felt was “harsh”. |
Town 1-0 Swansea City Sat 27th Jan 2007 18:50 Former Cardiff City striker Alan Lee netted a second half penalty to give the Blues a 1-0 victory over Swansea City and send Town through to the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 1996. The spotkick was awarded after Jaime Peters was pulled back by Tom Williams. |
Jim Short on Defenders Fri 26th Jan 2007 13:43 Town manager Jim Magilton has limited defensive options ahead of Saturday's home FA Cup fourth round tie against Swansea City. The Blues are without Jason De Vos (cracked metatarsal), Alex Bruce, David Wright (both suspended) and Ian Miller (cup-tied). |
Jim: I'll Consider Offers Wed 24th Jan 2007 15:28 Boss Jim Magilton has admitted that he will consider offers for Alan Lee and Gavin Williams. However, bids would have to be large and the same goes for the other members of the Town squad. Meanwhile, Carlisle's Karl Hawley is the latest striker linked with the Blues. |
Smith Opts for England Mon 22nd Jan 2007 23:30 TWTD has learnt that academy central defender Tommy Smith has turned down the chance to play for New Zealand to commit his international future to England. The 16-year-old qualifies to play for both countries and was recently named in each of their U17 squads. |
Gavin Alerts Welsh Clubs Sat 20th Jan 2007 20:22 Midfielder Gavin Williams has told his agent to find him a club in Wales, having been told he can leave Town by Jim Magilton. Williams has confirmed reports a week ago linking Town's FA Cup opponents Swansea City. |
Town 3-2 Colchester Sat 20th Jan 2007 18:58 Town came from a goal down to beat Colchester 3-2, despite ending the game with 10 men. The U's controversially went ahead after Clarke had been denied a goal but Lee (pen), Legwinski and Haynes put Town ahead before the U's pulled one back from the spot, Wright having been red-carded for handball. |