Jewell Still Waiting on News of Bids Wed 13th Jul 2011 07:53 Town boss Paul Jewell says he’s still waiting to hear whether last week’s bids for a striker and a winger have been successful. The Blues manager is also searching for another central defender as he continues to strengthen his squad ahead of the start of the season. |
Bullard: Town Return Would Make Me Very Happy Thu 07th Jul 2011 09:50 Former Blues loanee Jimmy Bullard says he would be a “very happy man” if a deal could be done to facilitate his return to Portman Road. The one-time England man began pre-season training with Hull City this week but with a move away from the KC Stadium looking all but certain this summer. |
Blades Keen to Keep Hold of Lowton Wed 06th Jul 2011 14:59 Sheffield United manager Danny Wilson says he is keen to keep hold of 22-year-old defender Matt Lowton, who is understood to be a target of Town and Blackpool. Earlier today, reports claimed the Blades had put a £4 million price tag on the Chesterfield-born youngster. |
Town Sign Icelandic Youngster Mon 04th Jul 2011 23:32 Town have signed 17-year-old Icelandic midfielder Gunnar Thorsteinsson on a two-year academy scholarship. Thorsteinsson was on trial at Playford Road in the winter and again in May, impressing academy staff enough to be offered terms. |
Jewell: We'll Be Careful With Connor Cash Sat 02nd Jul 2011 09:03 Blues boss Paul Jewell says that despite striker Connor Wickham having been sold for an initial £8.1 million earlier in the week, the Blues won’t be spending that kind of cash during this transfer window. However, the Town manager believes owner and chairman Marcus Evans will back him as he looks to add at least three or four more signings to his squad before the start of the season, with chief executive Simon Clegg having confirmed that the cash will be reinvested in the squad. |
Wickham Sunderland Move Confirmed Wed 29th Jun 2011 14:03 Town striker Connor Wickham has completed his move to Sunderland, signing a four-year deal at the Stadium of Light. The Blues have revealed the fee to be an initial £8.1 million rising to more than £12 million after additional clauses relating to appearances and achievements are triggered. TWTD understands that there is also a clause which will see the Blues receive a percentage of the profit from his future sale. |
Town Top Pie Charts Tue 28th Jun 2011 20:48 Town’s 2010/11 season may have brought few trophies on the field but the club’s catering department celebrated a notable victory earlier today. The Blues’ Portman Pie has been named the best in British football after winning the Hospitality and Catering News Pie League. |
Preston Boss Hopes to Keep Treacy Fri 24th Jun 2011 10:24 Preston North End boss Phil Brown says he hopes to keep Town target Keith Treacy at Deepdale, despite his club’s relegation to League One. The Lilywhites manager says they are yet to receive a concrete bid for the 22-year-old Republic of Ireland international. |
Coppinger Looking Forward to Season at Doncaster Wed 22nd Jun 2011 17:49 Town target James Coppinger says he’s happy at Doncaster and is looking forward to the start of pre-season training at the Keepmoat Stadium. The Blues made a £300,000 offer for the 30-year-old last month with a further bid of £400,000 reported to be in the offing. |
Town Draw Northampton at Home Thu 16th Jun 2011 09:51 The Blues have drawn Northampton Town at home in the first round of the Carling Cup. The sides most recently met in the same competition last season at the fourth round stage, also at Portman Road, Town winning 3-1. |