Jim Confirms Ward Link Thu 24th Aug 2006 14:26 Boss Jim Magilton has confirmed that he could make a bid for Bohemians striker Stephen Ward, as reported by TWTD earlier this week. Ward, 21, has turned down the chance to join Norwegian club Fredrikstad, a fee of £170,000 having been agreed with the Eircom League club. |
Simpson Frustrated Thu 24th Aug 2006 09:55 Preston North End boss Paul Simpson says he is becoming frustrated with Town striker Sam Parkin. The former Swindon man has been weighing-up whether to join the Lilywhites or Luton, the Blues having accepted £300,000 from both clubs. |
Ward Set to Sign? Wed 23rd Aug 2006 12:08 Town could be on the verge of signing Bohemians frontman Stephen Ward after the Irish U21 changed his mind about a move to Norwegian club Fredrikstad. The Irish Eircom League side have put a €250,000 (£170,000) price-tag on the highly rated 21-year-old. |
P'Boro 2-2 Town (4-2pens) Wed 23rd Aug 2006 02:11 Town's Carling Cup campaign again ended early as Peterborough won a penalty shoot-out 4-2. Matt Richards and Alex Bruce missed from the spot after goals from Jason De Vos and Billy Clarke had seen the Blues twice come from behind to draw 2-2 after extra-time. |
Squad for Posh Tie Mon 21st Aug 2006 17:56 Town have named new signing Martin Brittain in the squad for Tuesday's Carling Cup first round tie at Peterborough United (KO 7.45pm). Also included in Jim Magilton's 19-man travelling party is young midfielder Liam Trotter. |
Jim Wants Mellor Sat 19th Aug 2006 10:08 Boss Jim Magilton has spoken to Liverpool about taking striker Neil Mellor on loan. It's by no means the 23-year-old has been linked with the Blues, Joe Royle admitting an interest in the Sheffield-born frontman in 2003. |
New Duo in Squad for Hull Fri 18th Aug 2006 12:36 New loanees Mark Noble and Simon Walton are included in an 18-man squad for Saturday's home game with Hull City. The duo signed loan deals on Friday, although their clubs - West Ham and Charlton respectively - will not allow them to play in Tuesday's Carling Cup tie at Peterborough. |
Simpson on Parkin Thu 17th Aug 2006 16:01 Preston boss Paul Simpson says that Sam Parkin is one of a number of strikers his club is considering signing. The Lilywhites and Luton are reported to have had £300,000 offers accepted by the Blues. |
Leicester 3-1 Town Sat 12th Aug 2006 21:49 Town's nightmare start to the Jim Magilton era continued with a 3-1 defeat at Leicester City. The Blues rarely looked like getting anything out of the game and were two down when Matt Richards's 85th deflected shot beat keeper Paul Henderson, the Foxes completing their scoring in injury time. |
Jim to Make Changes Fri 11th Aug 2006 13:44 Town have named an 18-man squad for Saturday's trip to Leicester City. Only Owen Garvan is on the sidelines, the Irishman having a post-viral infection and a knee injury. |