Burnley 0-3 Town Sat 16th Aug 2008 19:36 Town got off to a winning start on their travels with a 3-0 victory over Burnley in a much-delayed game at Turf Moor. Liam Trotter and Kevin Lisbie put the Blues ahead at half-time with a late Stephen Jordan own goal sealing the result. |
Selection Dilemmas for Magilton Ahead of Burnley Fri 15th Aug 2008 09:56 Town boss Jim Magilton has selection dilemmas throughout his side as the Blues travel to Burnley for their first away game of the season. New signing Ben Thatcher is set to make his debut at left-back as Town look to win their first league points of the season. |
Jim: Still No Stoke Bid for Walters Tue 12th Aug 2008 08:22 Town manager Jim Magilton says Stoke are still to make any offer to the Blues for striker Jon Walters, despite weeks of speculation. Magilton has called on the Potters to firm up their interest if they are serious in wanting to sign the £3 million-rated 24-year-old. |
Nugent and Thatcher Moves Still On? Sat 09th Aug 2008 09:38 Town's moves to sign striker David Nugent and left-back Ben Thatcher may not yet be dead, according to reports this morning. Earlier in the week Nugent appeared to have turned down the chance of a move to the Blues, while Thatcher joined West Ham on trial. |
Wolves Set to Renew Thatcher Interest? Tue 05th Aug 2008 16:51 Wolves may be set to renew their interest in Town target Ben Thatcher after Ian Harte turned down the offer of a short-term deal with Mick McCarthy's club. Thatcher, like Harte a left-back, has been on trial with both the Blues and Wolves this summer. |
Balkestein and Smith Face West Ham Mon 04th Aug 2008 12:22 Boss Jim Magilton will once again give young defenders Pim Balkestein and Tommy Smith a chance to impress him when the Blues take on West Ham at Portman Road this evening (KO 7.45pm). |
Jim After Defensive Improvement Sun 03rd Aug 2008 21:40 Boss Jim Magilton wants to see improved defending from his side when the Blues take on West Ham at Portman Road on Monday evening (KO 7.45pm). The Town manager has been pleased with his team's attacking abilities but less happy with their performances at the other end of the field. |
Thatcher Ends Wolves Trial Fri 01st Aug 2008 13:58 Town target Ben Thatcher has left Wolves after his trial and continues to consider his options, according to Molineux boss Mick McCarthy. Thatcher joined up with Wolves earlier in the week having been with the Blues on their trip to Belfast. |
Jim Still Hopeful on Thatcher Fri 01st Aug 2008 08:45 Boss Jim Magilton says he still hopes to sign left-back Ben Thatcher despite the free agent joining Wolves on trial earlier in the week. Magilton has also confirmed his interest in David Nugent, while Italian sources continue to link the Blues with Chievo Verona striker Erjon Bogdani. |
Thatcher on Trial at Wolves Thu 31st Jul 2008 13:11 Town target Ben Thatcher has joined Wolves on trial. The left-back was with the Blues on their pre-season trip to Belfast and was subsequently offered a contract at Portman Road. |