Royle on Holland Deal Wed 04th Jun 2003 15:55 Blues' boss Joe Royle says that Town could not turn down Portsmouth's £750,000 offer for Matt Holland. Royle cites the continuing reduction in transfer fees across the board and the club's need to fulfil commitments made in the Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) agreed with creditors last month as the major factors behind the decision to accept the bid. |
Embargo to Be Lifted Wed 04th Jun 2003 10:08 Town fully expect their transfer embargo to be lifted by an Football League board meeting today. The club exited administration last Friday and expect the return of their League 'share' which will allow Joe Royle to enter the transfer market. |
Town Exit Administration Fri 30th May 2003 09:14 As expected Town will exit administration today after being under the control of Deloitte and Touche since February 10th. The club will now hope that their Football League share is returned at the June 4th League board meeting. |
Sereni to Return? Tue 27th May 2003 14:13 Town manager Joe Royle says that on loan Italian keeper Matteo Sereni will return to Town for pre-season training unless a satisfactory deal is done between now and early July. Sereni is keen to stay in Italy with either Brescia or former side Sampdoria while a French club are also interested in him. |
League Meeting Went Well Fri 23rd May 2003 09:45 Town chief executive Derek Bowden says that Wednesday's meeting with the Football League regarding the club's exit from administration went well. |
Marshall Holds Hands Up Fri 16th May 2003 11:37 Town keeper Andy Marshall held his hands up and admitted that he is the only one to blame for the free transfer given to him yesterday by Blues' boss Joe Royle. |
Marshall Handed Free! Thu 15th May 2003 12:47 Town manager Joe Royle has sensationally handed keeper Andy Marshall a free transfer. Royle has already said he intends to bring in a new custodian during the summer but Marshall being allowed to leave is still a surprise. |
Town to Swoop for Bromby? Tue 13th May 2003 00:35 TWTD has learnt that Sheffield Wednesday central defender Leigh Bromby could be one of Joe Royle's summer targets. However, the Blues' boss may face competition from local rivals Norwich City for the 22-year-old's signature. |
Diallo In For Town? Fri 09th May 2003 12:47 Burnley's Drissa Diallo is one of the central defenders being targeted as a summer signing by Joe Royle. But the Town boss will have to compete with old friend Stan Ternent for the Guinea international's signature. |
Derby 1-4 Town Sun 04th May 2003 17:09 Town skipper Matt Holland scored with what could be his last touch for the Blues to complete a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Derby at Pride Park. The season looked to be coming to a disappointing end when a deflected Rob Lee cross put Derby ahead but goals from Couñago, Darren Bent, Magilton and late on Holland gave the three points to the Blues. |