U18s Play First Pre-Season Game at Kirkley and Pakefield Fri 13th Jul 2012 17:30 Town’s U18s play their first friendly of pre-season on Saturday when they take on Kirkley and Pakefield’s first team at their Walmer Road ground (KO midday). |
Williams Appointment Result of Jewell and Clegg Discussions Thu 12th Jul 2012 19:30 Blues chief executive Simon Clegg says the appointment of new fitness consultant Steve Williams came out of discussions between himself and manager Paul Jewell. The 36-year-old double Olympic rowing Gold medallist joined the club on a part-time basis working with fitness coach Andy Liddell last week. |
Town Target Tottenham's Aussie Kid Wed 11th Jul 2012 20:31 TWTD understands that Tottenham youngster Massimo Luongo is amongst the players manager Paul Jewell is hoping to bring to Portman Road ahead of the start of the new season. The 19-year-old Australian midfielder is available on a season-long loan. |
Clegg: Players in Contract Talks Wed 11th Jul 2012 06:00 Chief executive Simon Clegg says contract talks have begun with a number of members of the Blues squad. At the end of last season, manager Paul Jewell said he wanted players who had a year remaining on their contracts to sign new deals or be sold. |
Chambers Talks Ongoing Tue 03rd Jul 2012 19:01 TWTD understands that talks are still ongoing with former Nottingham Forest skipper Luke Chambers, who has been at Portman Road all day to discuss a Bosman free move to the Blues. The 26-year-old underwent his medical earlier today and has been given a tour of the ground and the club’s training facilities. |
Chambers Deal Close - Report Mon 02nd Jul 2012 22:31 Former Nottingham Forest central defender Luke Chambers will undergo a medical and sign for the Blues on Tuesday, according to a report from Midlands sources this evening. The 26-year-old, whose Forest contract was up at midnight on Saturday, has been tipped for a Bosman free move to Town since last Wednesday. |
Town Target Luton Youngster Tue 26th Jun 2012 22:22 TWTD understands that the Blues have offered terms to out-of-contract Luton Town left winger or left-back Jake Howells. Town have been keeping an eye on the 21-year-old since the 2010/11 season and were spotted watching him in action in January when they were believed to have made an enquiry regarding the Wales U21 international. |
Den Bosch Game Confirmed Fri 15th Jun 2012 11:55 Town’s second Dutch-based pre-season friendly against Den Bosch has been confirmed by the Blues. As revealed by TWTD last month, Town will take on the Eerste Divisie side at their training ground on Thursday 19th July (KO 7pm). |
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. |
Kenny Latest Keeper Link Sun 03rd Jun 2012 23:56 QPR’s Paddy Kenny is the latest keeper to be linked with a move to the Blues. The 34-year-old is expected to leave Loftus Road this summer with Leeds, managed by his Bury and Sheffield United mentor Neil Warnock, previously mentioned as his likely destination. |