Jim Would Like Matt Wed 05th Jul 2006 15:47 Boss Jim Magilton has admitted he is interested in signing out-of-contract Southampton midfielder Matt Oakley, but expects his former Saints team-mate's terms to be beyond Town's means. Oakley has rejected a one-year deal at St Mary's as he wants a longer-term deal at another club. |
McCall New Role Confirmed Fri 23rd Jun 2006 11:38 Boss Jim Magilton has confirmed that Steve McCall will be taking over as the club's new chief scout. Colin Suggett held the position under George Burley and Joe Royle but left the club soon after the Northern Irishman's appointment as manager earlier this month. |
Miller Return Soon? Thu 22nd Jun 2006 14:37 A Sunderland newspaper is strongly tipping Tommy Miller to leave the Black Cats and return to Town for a third spell. TWTD was first to break the news of former boss Joe Royle's interest in re-signing the 27-year-old and, according to today's report, new manager Jim Magilton also has Miller firmly in his sights. |
Spencer Buyout Denied Tue 20th Jun 2006 10:56 Chief executive Derek Bowden says there is no truth in a Times report this morning claiming that city businessman Michael Spencer is negotiating taking a majority stake in the Blues. Spencer, founder and chief executive of Icap PLC, the world's biggest inter-dealer, is currently one of the club's largest shareholders. |
Jim Set for Signings Mon 19th Jun 2006 21:42 New boss Jim Magilton says he has been given the all-clear to start making additions to his squad. The Northern Irishman says his hand has been strengthened by cash raised from the current share issue. |
Juan Joins Grenoble Sun 18th Jun 2006 22:25 Former loanee Jimmy Juan has joined French second division side Grenoble on a three-year contract. Juan had been on loan at Portman Road from Monaco since January 2005 but was told at the end of the season that he would not be offered a permanent deal by ex-boss Joe Royle. |
Jim Promises Changes Thu 15th Jun 2006 13:02 New boss Jim Magilton says the squad will notice big changes when they return for pre-season training on June 26th. The former skipper says the Blues underperformed during 2005/06 and he and first team coach Bryan Klug have worked on a new programme of preparation ahead of the new season. |
A New Way of Betting Wed 14th Jun 2006 20:00 England take on Trinidad and Tobago (including former Town trialist Russell Latapy) in their second game on Thursday, a perfect opportunity to try out a new style of betting with the additional advantage of a £25 free bet*. |
Jim to Bring Back Style Mon 05th Jun 2006 14:06 New Town manager Jim Magilton pledged that he and first team coach Bryan Klug would bring back the Ipswich style after being unveiled at Monday morning's press conference at Portman Road. The duo have signed two-year contracts in their new positions with Tony Humes taking over as academy manager. |
Penney Drops From Running Thu 01st Jun 2006 23:41 Doncaster Rovers chairman John Ryan has confirmed that his club has received no approach from Town for manager Dave Penney. The Blues had been reported to have made contact with South Yorkshire side regarding Penney as part of their search for a successor to Joe Royle. |