Town Considering Robson Stand Tribute Sun 10th Aug 2008 20:11 Town are considering supporters' calls to have the North Stand renamed in honour of Sir Bobby Robson. This week's news of Robson's increasingly failing health led TWTD Message Boarders to start a petition asking for the tribute to the legendary manager. |
Jim: Wake-Up Call Sat 09th Aug 2008 19:13 Boss Jim Magilton said the 2-1 home defeat to Preston North End must serve as a "wake-up call" to his players. Goals from Pail McKenna and Simon Whaley won the game for the Lilywhites after Kevin Lisbie's opener. |
Preston in Town for Season Opener Fri 08th Aug 2008 12:30 Boss Jim Magilton says there will be plenty of clubs thinking that they will be in the running for promotion ahead of the opening Championship fixtures of 2008/09 season on Saturday. Town start their campaign with a home game against Preston North End. |
Harding Off to Southend, Clarke to Darlington Fri 08th Aug 2008 08:45 Full-back Dan Harding is set to join Southend on loan and frontman Billy Clarke is off to Darlington for a similar spell. TWTD was first to reveal the Shrimpers' interest in Harding on Tuesday. |
Walters Back on Monday But for How Long? Wed 06th Aug 2008 12:29 Jon Walters will be back with the Blues on Monday, according to Town. The striker or midfielder is currently back in the North-West on compassionate leave with his wife, who is due to give birth to their second child in the next couple of days. |
Town Confirm Ex-Bolton Man Campo Set for Talks Tue 05th Aug 2008 08:32 Boss Jim Magilton has confirmed that former Real Madrid and Bolton defender or midfielder Ivan Campo was at last night's friendly with West Ham. News that Campo was at Portman Road first broke on TWTD yesterday evening. |
Town 3-5 West Ham Mon 04th Aug 2008 23:10 A Dean Ashton hat-trick sent the Blues to a 5-3 defeat in their final pre-season friendly against West Ham at Portman Road. Town, for whom Shumulikoski, Garvan and Lee scored, impressed in the first half, but were very much second best after the break. |
Nugent Wants to Stay With Portsmouth Mon 04th Aug 2008 08:38 Town target David Nugent says he wants to stay at Portsmouth and prove himself in the Premier League. The Blues are believed to have talked to Pompey regarding a £5 million move, but the 23-year-old frontman isn't interested in a drop into the Championship. |
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. |
Jim Confirms Balde Link, But Skácel Deal Off Wed 30th Jul 2008 11:47 Boss Jim Magilton has confirmed his interest in Celtic central defender Bobo Balde. The Guinean international was linked with the Blues yesterday, but is also interesting Birmingham City. |