More Burley Comment Fri 11th Oct 2002 16:02 Town defender Hermann Hreidarsson is one of a number of Ipswich figures to comment on George Burley's sacking. The Icelander says he feels the players have a lot of responsibility. |
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. |
Sheepshanks' Announcement Fri 11th Oct 2002 10:56 David Sheepshanks has announced that George Burley has been sacked. In a full statement on the Official Site he thanked George for his service, having taking us to Wembley glory, a high position in the Premier League and competing in the UEFA Cup. |
Two Face Fitness Tests Mon 07th Oct 2002 15:46 Finidi George and John McGreal both face fitness tests before Town's match against Grimsby at Blundell Park on Tuesday night (KO 7.45pm). McGreal picked-up a knee problem during Sunday's match at Wimbledon while the impressive George came off with a groin strain. |
Burley Praises Commitment Mon 07th Oct 2002 09:51 Town manager George Burley praised the commitment of his players during Sunday's 1-0 win against Wimbledon at Selhurst Park. The Blues' boss also felt his side should have had a second half penalty when sub Ambrose was impeded by Peter Hawkins. |
Finidi Also Abused Fri 04th Oct 2002 11:35 Town midfielder Finidi George has revealed that he was also racially abused during Thursday's UEFA Cup match against FK Sartid in Serbia. Earlier, goalscorer Marcus Bent said he had received taunts during the game. |
FK Sartid 0-1 Town Thu 03rd Oct 2002 18:08 A professional display and a Marcus Bent penalty took Town into the UEFA Cup second round as FK Sartid from Smederevo in Serbia were beaten 1-0, about 250 Blues fans making the trip. |
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. |
Advisor to Come In? Mon 30th Sep 2002 10:06 Reports this morning claim that Town could bring an an advisor alongside George Burley if results don't take a turn for the better soon. Town's defeat to Derby at the weekend heaped more pressure on beleaguered manager George Burley. |
No Excuses - Burley Sun 29th Sep 2002 11:03 George Burley lamented bad marking on Derby's goal after Saturday's defeat to the Rams and felt that his side would have gone on to win the game had they taken a number of second half chances. |