Joe Hits Out Thu 01st Jul 2004 13:34 Town boss Joe Royle has insisted his side will compete next season, despite a number of high profile departures this summer. The Town manager continues to wait on out-of-contract pair Chris Makin and Fabian Wilnis but Richard Naylor and Jim Magilton have both agreed to sign one-year deals. |
Makin Rejects Deal Sat 26th Jun 2004 12:25 Town manager Joe Royle has been left stunned by by defender Chris Makin turning down the offer of a new deal at Portman Road. Makin had previously indicated that he intended to remain with the Blues. |
Kinsella a Target? Thu 24th Jun 2004 09:15 Town boss Joe Royle has admitted that former Colchester and Charlton midfielder Mark Kinsella could be amongst his list of targets. Royle says that as yet he has made no offer to the Irish international or anyone else. |
Boss on Departures Wed 23rd Jun 2004 18:57 Town boss Joe Royle has wished departing striker Marcus Bent all the best for his career at Everton, a club where Royle himself spent time as both a player and a manager. The Blues are still waiting to hear back from a number of out of contract players but Royle is confident the majority will re-sign. |
Joe No to Edwards Fri 11th Jun 2004 13:13 Town boss Joe Royle has ruled out a summer move for Wrexham midfielder Carlos Edwards, however, he admitted that the Trinidad and Tobago international is a player the club have kept an eye on. Edwards looks set to leave the Racecourse Ground over the summer with Preston having a bid turned down earlier this week. |
Foxes Out of Bent Hunt Wed 09th Jun 2004 12:37 Leicester City now look unlikely to sign Town striker Marcus Bent on a permanent basis. Bent spent last season on loan with the Foxes and Micky Adams was keen to keep him at the Walkers Stadium. |
Joe Makes Striker Enquiry Wed 26th May 2004 13:39 Town boss Joe has revealed that he is turning his attentions towards signing a target man, now that he has completed the signing of central defender Jason De Vos. |
Tiatto Link Unlikely Thu 20th May 2004 14:03 Released Manchester City man Danny Tiatto is again a tabloid link with Town. However, the Australian, signed by Joe Royle when he was City manager, says he wants to remain in the Premiership. |
No Elliott Move Expected Thu 20th May 2004 10:44 Town boss Joe Royle says that he does not expect on-loan centre-half Matt Elliott to join the Blues over the summer. Royle says he will be looking to improve the centre of defence and for a target man. |
Joe: We Had a Poor Night Wed 19th May 2004 01:12 Town manager Joe Royle conceded that West Ham had deserved to win the play-off second leg at Upton Park, his side having had an off night. |