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Barnett Attacks Town Fans! Wed 05th Jul 2000 13:45
Jonathan Barnett has hit back at criticism from Town fans asking: "Will Ipswich Town want to look after him when he's 40? Will those supporters who are criticising me now be having a whip round for Richard when he's too old to play?"

Club Confirm Scales Medical Tue 04th Jul 2000 20:31
Town have confirmed that John Scales had a medical at Portman Road today and will announce the result tomorrow. Scales himself has been saying how much he relishes the opportunity Town have given him: "The thought of living and playing in London by joining Wimbledon was a mouth-watering one. It was where I started my career and I have great respect for their manager Terry Burton. But the pull of the Premiership is a strong one. I've played more than 500 games in my career, the majority in the top flight and I want to stay there. I hope this initial one-year deal will be the start of an even longer career with Ipswich. This is an exciting opportunity for me."

Scales Medical Tomorrow Mon 03rd Jul 2000 19:35
John Scales will be in Ipswich tomorrow for a medical. The former Liverpool, Tottenham and Wimbledon man, available on a free, looks certain to sign a one year deal. Scales said today: "I don’t want to say too much at the moment, but I will be in Ipswich tomorrow for a medical and to sort out a few others things. Hopefully everything will be OK. Ipswich are a good club and it looks as though I may be heading in that direction." Scales is likely to be a squad player rather than coming straight into the first team. Town consider him a bit of a gamble after injuries restricted him to just 40 games in his time at Tottenham. However, Scales himself is confident that his fitness is up to scratch.

Wright Decision Today Thu 29th Jun 2000 10:44
Usually reliable sources are indicating that today will see Town make an announcement on the future of England keeper Richard Wright. And the clever money seems to be on the 22-year-old failing to put his name on a new contract and therefore being put on the transfer list. Most were expecting Town to make an announcement tomorrow when Wright was due to come back to manager George Burley after speaking to him last Friday. Wright has one year of his contract left and Town want to avoid him going abroad on a Bosman or at a reduced fee to another UK club.

Agent Touts Wright Once More Wed 21st Jun 2000 12:54
Jonathan Barnett, the increasingly unpopular with Town fans agent acting for Richard Wright, has said that the Town goalkeeper would be more than happy to speak with Celtic. Barnett, also agent for Kieron Dyer and Matt Holland, said "Celtic are a big club and, if the opportunity came, he would certainly talk to them but it is not something that we have discussed". Barnett added that Wright was happy at Town and that no actual approach had been made by Martin O'Neill's club: "Celtic have not approached Richard and we haven't even discussed it. He is still contracted to Ipswich and intends to see out his contract at Portman Road." Wright has failed to sign an extension to his contract which is up at the end of next season. If he fails to sign an extension Wright will be able to go on a free abroad or, as he will still be under 24, on a reduced fee within the UK. It looks likely that Town will offer Wright for sale if no extension is signed.

Reuser Deal Imminent Tue 06th Jun 2000 10:38
Town are looking to complete the deal which will make Martijn Reuser a Town player in the next few days. George Burley is said to be working tirelessly to sort out the deal with Vitesse Arnhem expected to be in the region of £1.2 million. Reuser has become a popular figure during his loan spell at Portman Road and fans will be glad to see the deal tied up.

Stewart Declares Himself Fit Thu 04th May 2000 11:26
Town's record signing Marcus Stewart has declared himself fit for Sunday's more than slightly important game with Walsall. The serially injured striker says he can't wait for what he sees as the biggest game of his career. Stewart previously played for Bristol Rovers in a Wembley play-off final against the club he later joined Huddersfield, but sees Sunday's march as the bigger of the two. His dead-leg sustained on Saturday at the Valley is now OK and he is back in training.

Town 1-0 Palace Wed 26th Apr 2000 11:06
Town moved to two points behind Manchester City after a David Johnson stunner was enough to beat Crystal Palace. Town switched it about from Saturday with Manu Thetis coming into a three man backline, Martijn Reuser coming into midfield and with Jamie Clapham and Fabian Wilnis as the wide men.

Stockport 0-1 Town Sun 16th Apr 2000 23:41
Town came to within one point of Manchester City in second after a not entirley convincing victory over Stockport County. Town lined up with John McGreal returning from injury, but the centre-half lasted just 14 minutes before being replaced with Fabian Wilnis, himself substituted with injury late on when he was replaced by Mick Stockwell. Martijn Reuser made his first start for Town on the left of a three man midfield as Town returned to 5-3-2. Like McGreal this didn't last the whole of the first half with 4-4-2 being used in the latter stages and throughout the second. Gary Croft started at right wing back, but moved to left back as Wilnis moved to right back. Jamie Clapham moved to the left of midfield, while the ineffective Reuser moved to the right wing. Town once again lined up without Marcus Stewart, a recurrence of his previous injury was apparently cited on this occasion.

Defender Injury Crisis Mon 03rd Apr 2000 14:52
John McGreal looks set to miss Town's crunch game at West Brom tomorrow with a twisted ankle. The former Tranmere man was injured in training on Saturday when blocking a shot. As well as McGreal Fabian Wilnis and Gary Croft may also miss out with hamstring and groin injuries respectively. Town have a number of options, Mark Venus might move to left back, Wayne Brown might come in or Manu Thetis may get a recall, as might Mickey Stockwell. In all probability Town will play 4-4-2, but with the personnel situation as it is 5-3-2 may be the way Town shape up. As for the strikers David Johnson and James Scowcroft will probably continue although Marcus Stewart is over the worst effects of his injury. Martin Reuser looks likely to start on the bench. Full squad: R Wright, Branagan, Wilnis, Croft, Stockwell, Mowbray, Venus, Brown, McGreal, Thetis, Holland, Magilton, J Wright, Reuser, Scowcroft, Johnson, Naylor, Stewart and Axeldal.

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