Bristol City in Davies Talks Tue 31st Jul 2012 12:16 Bristol City are reported to be in talks with Derby County regarding Town target Steve Davies. The Blues have been chasing the 24-year-old all summer but view the Rams’ asking price, believed to be £1 million, as excessive, while the Robins are also long-time admirers of the former Tranmere frontman having previously been linked with him back in May. |
JET: Fans Shouldn't Be Stressed Over Pre-Season Mon 30th Jul 2012 14:10 Town midfielder Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has urged fans not to be too stressed about pre-season, despite the Blues having lost 2-0 to Luton on Saturday. The former Arsenal man says he expects “big things” coming Town’s way when the season proper begins. |
Drury Looking Forward to Luton Return Sat 28th Jul 2012 09:31 Midfielder Andy Drury says he’s looking forward to returning to his former club Luton Town for this afternoon’s friendly (KO 3pm). The 28-year-old joined the Blues from the Hatters in January 2011 for £150,000. |
Smith to Become Town's First Olympian Thu 26th Jul 2012 10:04 Tommy Smith will become the first current Town player to appear at the Olympics this evening when New Zealand take on Belarus at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena (KO 7.45pm). |
Jewell Tightlipped on Heskey Link Thu 26th Jul 2012 06:00 Blues boss Paul Jewell wouldn’t comment one way or the other on reports that he recently held talks with former England international striker Emile Heskey regarding him joining Town. |
Doncaster's Friend Linked Wed 25th Jul 2012 13:56 Town are again being linked with Doncaster defender George Friend, who was reportedly a Blues target a year ago. Middlesbrough have had a fee accepted for the 24-year-old and a deal is expected to go through in the next couple of days. However, Rovers boss Dean Saunders believes other clubs could still move for Friend with Nottingham Forest - now managed by ex-Doncaster boss Sean O'Driscoll - said to be amongst them. |
Trust Looking for Futsal Players Wed 25th Jul 2012 12:09 The ITFC Charitable Trust is offering 16-19-year-olds the chance to join their futsal team. Futsal is a fast-paced, small-sided, indoor form of football which places greater emphasis on technical skill and ability in situations of high pressure. |
Villa's Cresswell Move at Early Stage Wed 25th Jul 2012 09:49 TWTD understands that Aston Villa’s move for Blues defender Aaron Cresswell is still very much in its early stages. Last night, national newspaper reports claimed a deal which would see the 22-year-old on his way to Villa Park could be completed within the next 24 hours, however, that appears unlikely to be the case. |
Bury Confirm Scowcroft Taking Role With Town Academy Mon 23rd Jul 2012 11:01 Bury Town have confirmed that former Blues striker James Scowcroft has taken up a coaching role at Playford Road, as revealed by TWTD a week ago. Scowcroft had recently been appointed assistant manager at Ram Meadow but will now be replaced by former Cambridge and Luton defender Ben Chenery, who coincidentally also began his playing career as an Ipswich Town youth player. |
Cresswell: New Boys Settling In Mon 23rd Jul 2012 06:00 Left-back Aaron Cresswell says new boys Luke Chambers and Elliott Hewitt are settling into the squad well. The 22-year-old says last week’s training camp close to Eindhoven was good for team bonding. |