Jewell: Blackburn Opener Big Test for Youngsters Fri 17th Aug 2012 09:41
Blues boss Paul Jewell admits that Saturday’s opening Championship game of the season at home to Blackburn Rovers will be a “huge test” for his young side (KO 3pm). The Town manager was pleased with his team’s performance as they beat League Two Bristol Rovers in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday but expects a far greater challenge to be presented by the recently relegated Lancastrians. |
Town Confirm Foley Appointment Wed 01st Aug 2012 13:50
Town have confirmed that former coach Steve Foley has returned to the club as the academy’s youth development coach, as first revealed by TWTD a fortnight ago. Academy director Bryan Klug has also added ex-Colchester and Birmingham striker and one-time Blues trainee Steve McGavin to his staff as head of recruitment, replacing Malcolm Moore, who retired earlier in the summer. |
Bury Confirm Scowcroft Taking Role With Town Academy Mon 23rd Jul 2012 11:01
Bury Town have confirmed that former Blues striker James Scowcroft has taken up a coaching role at Playford Road, as revealed by TWTD a week ago. Scowcroft had recently been appointed assistant manager at Ram Meadow but will now be replaced by former Cambridge and Luton defender Ben Chenery, who coincidentally also began his playing career as an Ipswich Town youth player. |
Jewell: Keeper Signing Close Wed 18th Jul 2012 00:28
Town boss Paul Jewell says the Blues are close to completing the signing of a keeper, but stopped short of naming him as Watford’s Scott Loach. Town are understood to have agreed a fee with the Hornets for the 24-year-old former England U21 international. |
Rower Williams Joins Staff Tue 03rd Jul 2012 16:22
Town have announced the appointment of double Olympic gold medal-winning rower Steve Williams to a consultancy role working with fitness coach Andy Liddell. Williams, 36, won gold in the coxless fours both in Athens in 2004 and at the 2008 Beijing Games. |
Wright Can't Wait to Get Going With Preston Fri 22nd Jun 2012 14:43
Former Blue Richard Wright says he’s itching to get back into action with his new club Preston North End. The 34-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Lilywhites last month, his third spell with his hometown club having come to a close when he was released at the end of the season. |
Town Confirm Klug's Return Wed 13th Jun 2012 09:00
Town have confirmed Bryan Klug’s return to the club as academy director, as we reported yesterday. In February, TWTD was first to reveal that the Blues were trying to bring the 51-year-old back to Playford Road. |
Moore: Klug Outstanding Academy Boss Tue 12th Jun 2012 16:24
Retiring Academy recruitment officer Malcolm Moore says his “outstanding” former boss Bryan Klug is just the man to take over at Playford Road as the Blues’ youth set-up goes into the new era of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). We understand Klug’s return to Town as Academy manager may be officially confirmed as soon as tomorrow. |
Klug Set to Return to Town Wed 06th Jun 2012 23:40
Bryan Klug looks set to return to Playford Road in his old role as Academy manager with Town understood to have offered him a five-year contract. In February, TWTD was first to reveal that the Blues were hoping to bring back Klug, who is currently the assistant director and head of player development at Tottenham’s Academy. |
Town Renew Klug Interest Thu 31st May 2012 15:07
TWTD understands that Town have renewed their interest in bringing former Academy manager Bryan Klug back to Playford Road as exiting chief Sammy Morgan’s replacement. In February, we revealed that the Blues had approached the 51-year-old about a possible return, Klug at that point deciding against leaving his current role as assistant director and head of player development at Tottenham’s Academy. |
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