Derby County 3-2 Town Sat 14th Aug 2004 18:24 Town lost their first game of 2004/05 3-2 at George Burley's Derby County despite being 2-1 up at the break. A penalty from Tommy Miller and a second from Dean Bowditch a minute later had put the Blues in front but goals from Marco Reich (2) and Inigo Idiakez won the game for the Rams. |
De Vos Fit for Derby Trip Fri 13th Aug 2004 13:40 Stand-in skipper Jason De Vos has been declared fit for Saturday's trip to Derby County, with regular skipper Jim Magilton again on the sidelines due to his thigh muscle tear. The Northern Irishman is due for a scan on the injury - which has kept out of Town's first three games - on Monday. |
Defender Loan Not Dead Fri 13th Aug 2004 13:24 Town manager Joe Royle says he is still hopeful of bringing in a defender on a season-long loan. Royle revealed he was close to tying up a deal for a defender with a Premiership club after the Crystal Palace friendly, but the move subsequently stalled. |
Peters Called Up Thu 12th Aug 2004 03:56 Town target Jaime Peters has been called up to the full Canada squad for the first time for their World Cup qualifier with Guatemala in Vancouver next Wednesday. Peters, a 17-year-old right winger, spent last week on trial with the Blues, impressing in appearances for the U18s and the reserves. |
Forest 1 - 1 Town Wed 11th Aug 2004 23:13 Town got their 2004/05 away campaign started with a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest. The Blues rode their luck on several occasions - the woodwork was hit three times - but in the end Darren Bent's leveller was enough, Paul Evans having put the home side ahead. |
Jim Out, Jason a Doubt Tue 10th Aug 2004 13:28 Town will again be without skipper Jim Magilton when they face Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night at the City Ground (KO 7.45pm), while vice-captain Jason De Vos is rated as 50/50. Magilton is still considered a week away from fitness due to a slight tear to a thigh muscle. |
Pair Doubts Mon 09th Aug 2004 15:46 Skipper Jim Magilton and central defender Jason De Vos are both doubts ahead of Wednesday's trip to Nottingham Forest. Magilton was not involved in Saturday's win against Gillingham, while De Vos had missed training earlier in the week after picking up a knock in the friendly with Osasuna. |
Jim Set to Miss Out Thu 05th Aug 2004 13:54 Town skipper Jim Magilton looks increasingly doubtful for Saturday's league opener with Gillingham at Portman Road. Magilton, who didn't miss a league game last season, picked up a thigh injury in the friendly against Newcastle which a scan has shown to be a slight tear. |
Hoyte Deal Still On Thu 05th Aug 2004 10:24 Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte is still likely to join the Blues on a season-long loan despite a report elsewhere suggesting he has turned down the move. TWTD first broke the story that Hoyte is Joe Royle's targeted defender early last week. |
Joe on Kuqi Cats Link Wed 04th Aug 2004 14:15 Town manager Joe Royle says he wouldn't allow striker Shefki Kuqi to go to Sunderland on a free transfer if a bid came in from Mick McCarthy. A report earlier today linked the Black Cats with the Finnish international. |