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. |
Town Hold Jeffers Talks Mon 09th Jul 2007 08:59 Blackburn chairman John Williams has confirmed he held talks with his Town opposition number David Sheepshanks over the weekend as the Blues continue their bid to land Franny Jeffers. Town made a third offer — understood to be in the region of £850,000 plus add-ons — at the end of last week. |
Rovers: Jeffers May Stay Sat 07th Jul 2007 12:23 Blackburn Rovers chairman John Williams says Town target Franny Jeffers could stay at Ewood Park if a deal is not agreed this weekend. The Blues have made their third bid - likely to be their final offer - for the former loanee with another club also in talks with the Lancashire side. |
Legwinski Close to Action Wed 04th Jul 2007 13:11 Midfielder Sylvain Legwinski could return to match action in one of next week's pre-season games. The Blues take on Burton Albion and Kettering Town while they spend a week training at Loughborough University. |
No Third Jeffers Bid Wed 04th Jul 2007 09:12 Town are still to make their widely reported third bid for striker Franny Jeffers, according to reports in Lancashire. The Blues have had two offers turned down by Blackburn Rovers and were claimed to have made or be on the verge of making a third bid for the former loan striker. |
Jeffers Links No Surprise Wed 27th Jun 2007 13:20 Boss Jim Magilton says it is little surprise that other clubs are being linked with moves for Town target Franny Jeffers. Weekend reports claimed that Coventry City had had a bid turned down by Blackburn, while Derby County and now Norwich City are also claimed to be interested. |
Williams Needs to Work Wed 20th Jun 2007 14:13 Boss Jim Magilton says midfielder Gavin Williams has not made the progress hoped for over the summer. The Welshman missed much of last season and rarely trained due to a pelvic problem which saw him undergo surgery. |
Blackburn on Jeffers Move Tue 12th Jun 2007 22:25 Blackburn Rovers chairman John Williams has clarified his club's position regarding Town's continued attempts to sign Franny Jeffers. Williams says that manager Mark Hughes is prepared to sell the former Everton, Arsenal and Charlton man, but the Blues have not yet offered sufficient cash. |
Physio Exit Confirmed Tue 12th Jun 2007 10:52 Town have confirmed that head of sports science Dave Williams has left the club, as TWTD was first to report a month ago. The physio, who was with the Blues for 12 years, is moving on to further his outside business interests. |
Naylor on Mend Mon 11th Jun 2007 16:50 Defender Richard Naylor is back running after missing the end of the season with bone bruising to a toe. However, Town's longest-serving player is not expected to be ready to start pre-season training with the rest of the squad on Tuesday. |