Skard Move in Doubt? Wed 16th Nov 2005 10:58 TWTD understands that a groin injury could yet scupper Norwegian Vemund Brekke Skard's fairytale move to Town. Contrary to reports elsewhere, the Brumunddal midfielder is still to sign his 18-month deal and will undergo a medical later this week. |
Town Make £3.17m Loss Wed 09th Nov 2005 07:00 Town's annual report and accounts reveal that the club made a loss of £3.17 million and took their overall debt to £35.75 million during the year to June 2005. However, chief executive Derek Bowden says the loss was to be expected in the first year without a Premiership parachute payment. |
Town Not Giving Up Mon 07th Nov 2005 17:13 Boss Joe Royle says the Blues are continuing to search for a way to make new Norwegian signing Vemund Brekke Skard available before the transfer window opens in January. Skard, who has agreed an 18-month deal with the club, was in training at Playford Road earlier today. |
Town 3-1 Plymouth Sat 05th Nov 2005 19:01 Town got back to winning ways as Plymouth were comfortably defeated 3-1. Jay McEveley opened the scoring with his first goal for the Blues, Jimmy Juan adding a second before the break. In the second half, Akos Buzsaky pulled one back from a freekick before Matt Richards settled it with a penalty. |
Trio Return to Squad Fri 04th Nov 2005 14:51 Town have named Kevin Horlock, Nicky Forster and Ian Westlake in an 18-man squad for Saturday's home game with Plymouth Argyle. Owen Garvan is the only player still on the sidelines but the Irish youngster will be back in contention for the Coventry game in two weeks. |
Derby 3-3 Town Thu 03rd Nov 2005 01:47 Matt Richards headed his first goal of the season to give the Blues a 3-3 draw at Derby County. Earlier, Richard Naylor had celebrated his new contract with the opener, before Dexter Blackstock and Marcus Tudgay put the Rams ahead prior to Jim Magilton curling in a freekick and Blackstock's second. |
Joe Looking to Play-Offs Tue 01st Nov 2005 14:00 Town go to Derby County on Wednesday night having gone four games without a win (KO 7.45pm). Despite the run of poor results, boss Joe Royle insists that he is eyeing the play-off places rather than becoming concerned at a possible relegation battle. |
Brighton 1-1 Town Sat 29th Oct 2005 18:58 Sam Parkin's fifth away goal of the season took the Blues to a 1-1 draw at Brighton's Withdean Stadium. Parkin struck on 39, Dean Hammond having put the Seagulls in front earlier in the half. |
Bowditch West Ham Link Mon 24th Oct 2005 10:37 A tabloid newspaper is linking striker Dean Bowditch with a £1 million move to West Ham. The Hammers have recently been regulars at Portman Road with midfielder Owen Garvan also amongst their targets. |
Chairman on Protests Sun 23rd Oct 2005 21:17 Chairman David Sheepshanks has commented on the protests after Saturday's 1-0 home defeat to Watford. Around 150 North Stand fans stayed behind after the game to call for the chairman's head, continuing protests which had begun during the match. |