Parkin on Talks Wed 22nd Jun 2005 11:41 Swindon striker Sam Parkin says he is meeting Town manager Joe Royle today to discuss his proposed move to Portman Road. Town and Watford, who are both understood to have made bids of £500,000, have been given permission to speak to the much-fancied 24-year-old frontman. |
Miller and Kuqi Go Thu 16th Jun 2005 11:16 Out-of-contract pair Tommy Miller and Shefki Kuqi have left the club. Miller will sign a two-year deal with Sunderland, while Kuqi looks set to join Blackburn Rovers. |
Joe on Davis Move Tue 14th Jun 2005 15:19 Boss Joe Royle has thanked departing goalkeeper Kelvin Davis for his two years at Portman Road and wished him well for the future. The 28-year-old completed his move to the Black Cats earlier this afternoon. |
Another Town Share Issue? Sun 22nd May 2005 23:50 Town could announce their second share issue in the space of two years during the close season. TWTD understands that the possibility of another share issue has been discussed by the board and that the club's failure to win promotion is likely to have increased the chances of fans once again being asked to invest in the club. |
Joe: Rennie Disappointing Sat 14th May 2005 19:12 Boss Joe Royle felt referee Uriah Rennie would be disappointed with some of the decisions he made during Town's 2-2 draw at West Ham. The failure to spot Marlon Harewood's foul on Richard Naylor on West Ham's first goal was the most prominent of a number of errors made by the Sheffield official. |
West Ham 2 - 2 Town Sat 14th May 2005 17:36 Town fought back from two down to draw 2-2 at West Ham, perfectly setting up Wednesday's Portman Road leg. Two goals in the opening 13 minutes put the Hammers in front but Tommy Miller's freekick just before the break went in off keeper James Walker and Shefki Kuqi equalised in the second period. |
Brighton 1-1 Town Sun 08th May 2005 16:49 Town once again face the play-offs after failing to overhaul second-placed Wigan on the final day of the season. Despite an early Shefki Kuqi goal, the Blues could only manage a 1-1 draw at Brighton, while the Latics defeated Reading 3-1 at the JJB Stadium. |
Town 5-1 Crewe Alexandra Sat 30th Apr 2005 18:49 Town set up a last day of the season showdown with an emphatic 5-1 home victory over Crewe Alexandra. Shefki Kuqi and Jim Magilton scored in the first half before Tommy Miller (2) and Pablo Couñago added three more, David Vaughan pulling one back late on. |
Joe Praise for Supple Tue 19th Apr 2005 17:01 Boss Joe Royle has praised U18 keeper Shane Supple after the Irishman put in a fine display in the FA Youth Cup final first leg at Southampton. The 17-year-old made one particularly impressive save from Theo Walcott in the first half. |
Westy Town's Only Worry Fri 15th Apr 2005 16:29 Midfielder Ian Westlake remains Town's only injury concern ahead of Sunday's live Sky game against Sunderland (KO noon, Sky Sports One). The Clacton-based youngster picked up a knee injury in Monday's defeat to Wolves. |