Mariner Named Head Coach of Toronto Thu 07th Jun 2012 19:55 Town legend Paul Mariner has been appointed the head coach of MLS side Toronto FC. The 59-year-old, who was previously the club’s director of player development, takes over from former Dutch international Aron Winter, who has left by mutual consent after a start to the season which has seen them drop to the bottom of the Eastern Conference having gained just three points from 10 games. |
Smith Skippers All Whites to Draw Wed 06th Jun 2012 08:40 Blues defender Tommy Smith skippered New Zealand to a 1-1 draw with hosts the Solomon Islands in their final Oceania Nations Cup group game overnight. West Brom’s Chris Wood scored the All Whites’ goal in the 14th minute with Benjamin Totori hitting back for the home side just before the hour mark. |
Town and Celtic Set for Murphy Talks Sat 02nd Jun 2012 20:20 TWTD understands that Town and Celtic will hold further talks regarding Daryl Murphy’s future next week. The 29-year-old looks set to rejoin the Blues on a permanent basis this summer having spent 2011/12 on loan at Portman Road for the second time. |
League Cup Now Capital One Cup Fri 01st Jun 2012 09:51 The Football League has announced that the League Cup will be known as the Capital One Cup for the next four seasons. The Blues get their 2012/13 campaign under way with a first round tie in the week commencing August 13th. |
Town Renew Klug Interest Thu 31st May 2012 15:07 TWTD understands that Town have renewed their interest in bringing former Academy manager Bryan Klug back to Playford Road as exiting chief Sammy Morgan’s replacement. In February, we revealed that the Blues had approached the 51-year-old about a possible return, Klug at that point deciding against leaving his current role as assistant director and head of player development at Tottenham’s Academy. |
Two Number Nines the Highlight for Morgan Wed 30th May 2012 22:09 It should come as no surprise that Connor Wickham and Jordan Rhodes are the two Playford Road alumni that departing Academy manager Sammy Morgan singles out from his time with the Blues - both are strikers just as he was during his playing days. The 65-year-old is set to leave Town at the end of the month after eight years, initially as head of education before taking on his current role in 2009. |
Hewitt Delighted to Be Joining "Big Club" Wed 30th May 2012 15:00 Elliott Hewitt said he was delighted to be joining a "big club" like Town having become the Blues’ first new signing of the summer this afternoon. The right-back or midfielder, who also celebrates his 18th birthday today, put pen to paper on a three-year contract, the clubs having agreed a fee believed to be in the region of an initial £250,000 plus further milestone clauses. |
Hewitt Deal Done Wed 30th May 2012 14:35 Town have confirmed the signing of Macclesfield right-back Elliott Hewitt. The Welshman, who is 18 today, has signed a three-year deal, as reported last night. |
Hewitt In Mould of Fellow Welshman Bale Mon 28th May 2012 22:54 Elliott Hewitt, who is set to become Town’s first signing of the summer, is a player very much in the mould of fellow Welshman Gareth Bale, according to those who watched him during his time with Macclesfield. We understand that personal terms have been agreed with Hewitt and that the deal is likely to be confirmed on Tuesday or on his 18th birthday on Wednesday at the latest. |
Charitable Trust Running Whitsun Holiday Courses Mon 28th May 2012 09:06 Town’s Charitable Trust will once again be running their Holiday Soccer Camps during the Whitsun holiday from June 6th-8th. The courses give children the chance to develop their football skills and make new friends overseen by the Trust’s professional and experienced coaching staff. |