Wright Takes Number One Shirt from Supple Wed 23rd Jul 2008 12:18 Keeper Richard Wright has been handed back his number one shirt in Town's squad list for the season ahead. Kevin Lisbie is the Blues' new number 11 and otherwise the list is as TWTD reported last month. |
Glentoran 1-3 Town Sat 19th Jul 2008 17:20 Town ended their week-long tour of Belfast with a 3-1 victory over Glentoran in Paul Leeman's testimonial at the Oval. Darren Boyle put the home side in front early on, but Alan Lee and Pablo Couñago netted either side of half-time, prior to a late Gary Roberts penalty. |
Pim's Number One as Town Defeat Brentford Fri 11th Jul 2008 21:44 Town's new Dutch signing Pim Balkestein netted his first goal for the Blues as the senior side defeated Brentford 2-0 at Griffin Park. Danny Haynes netted the second, rebounding his penalty after the Bees' keeper had saved. |
Walters to Face Brentford Thu 10th Jul 2008 12:27 Boss Jim Magilton has sought to allay fan fears regarding the future of Jon Walters by announcing the striker's inclusion in the side playing Brentford at Griffin Park on Friday (KO 7.30pm). |
Bury Town 0-3 Town Wed 09th Jul 2008 23:17 Dean Bowditch was the star as Town started their pre-season programme with a 3-0 victory over Bury Town at Ram Meadow. The 22-year-old put in a sharp display scoring the first goal, having another disallowed and striking the cross bar. |
Town Start Pre-Season Programme at Bury Wed 09th Jul 2008 10:59 Town start their pre-season campaign this evening with a friendly at Bury Town's Ram Meadow (KO 7.45pm). The Blues are set to field a number of senior squad members, including longest-serving player Richard Naylor, alongside academy youngsters. |
Town Hit Five Past Universities XI Fri 04th Jul 2008 12:57 Goals from Jaime Peters, David Norris, Owen Garvan and Billy Clarke (2) game the Blues a 5-1 victory over the English Universities at Loughborough this morning in a match played in 30-minute long thirds. |
Player Set to Depart? Tue 24th Jun 2008 13:22 Town could be about to make their first player sale of the summer, according to reports this lunchtime. The Blues are said to be close to sealing a deal which would see a player leave the club. |
Jim Wants Further Signing This Week Thu 19th Jun 2008 08:50 Town boss Jim Magilton says he could make another addition to his squad later this week, having already signed defenders Pim Balkestein and Gareth McAuley. The Blues manager has also outlined the areas of the squad he sees as still need to be strengthened. |
McAuley May Not Be The Last Defensive Signing Wed 18th Jun 2008 17:42 Boss Jim Magilton says he is still looking to add to his backline, despite signing central defenders Pim Balkestein and Gareth McAuley this week. |