Milton on Burley Sacking Fri 11th Oct 2002 13:39 TWTD columnist and Town Academy Coordinator Simon Milton has paid tribute to George Burley's achievements whilst manager of the Blues. The former midfielder played under Burley from 1994 until his retirement in 1998. |
Burley Tenure Ends Fri 11th Oct 2002 11:50 Town manager George Burley thanked everyone from the board down to the fans in a statement after his seven-year tenure as Town manager was brought to a close. Chairman David Sheepshanks called a press conference at 10.30am to announce the board's decision. |
Wimbledon 0-1 Town Sun 06th Oct 2002 16:47 A last minute Darren Ambrose goal gave Town the win they well deserved just as it looked like another frustrating afternoon for the travelling Blue Army. Wimbledon hardly threatened in a match the visitors really ought to have sewn-up much earlier than the closing stages. |
"Bent a Liar" - Sartid Fri 04th Oct 2002 19:17 FK Sartid officials have reacted angrily to Marcus Bent's claim that he was on the receiving end of racial abuse during the UEFA Cup game on Thursday. |
New Coach Story Refuted Tue 01st Oct 2002 12:47 Town chairman David Sheepshanks has branded reports that Town are about to appoint a new coach to work alongside George Burley "ridiculous". A local paper story yesterday morning claimed that a new man was about to be brought in to assist the Town manager. |
Gregory Tips Town Fri 27th Sep 2002 11:02 Derby boss John Gregory has tipped Town to be somewhere near the top of the division at the end of the season, despite some recent disappointing results. Gregory's Derby visit Portman Road tomorrow with his side similarly stumbling. |
Three Face Tests Thu 26th Sep 2002 14:24 George Burley has called for his side to play more penetrating balls and to get forward earlier against Derby on Saturday. Town go into the game with three players facing fitness tests on the morning of the match. |
Legends in Attendance Wed 18th Sep 2002 13:53 Thursday's UEFA Cup match against FK Sartid will see a number of Town legends in attendance. Mick Mills, John Wark and striker Alan Brazil are amongst a number of players who will watch Town's latest European game |
Burley Expects Tough Game Tue 17th Sep 2002 15:07 George Burley says his Town side will have to be at their very best in order to beat FK Sartid in the UEFA Cup on Thursday. The Blues' boss has had the Serbians watched and has also studied tapes of the Smederevo side. |
Sheepy Congratulates Fans Mon 16th Sep 2002 10:37 David Sheepshanks congratulated Town supporters on making Sunday's game the highest attended derby for some years. With the new North Stand almost complete the attendance was only just under the 30,000 mark at 29,112. |