Preston in Town for Season Opener Fri 08th Aug 2008 12:30 Boss Jim Magilton says there will be plenty of clubs thinking that they will be in the running for promotion ahead of the opening Championship fixtures of 2008/09 season on Saturday. Town start their campaign with a home game against Preston North End. |
Balkestein and Smith Face West Ham Mon 04th Aug 2008 12:22 Boss Jim Magilton will once again give young defenders Pim Balkestein and Tommy Smith a chance to impress him when the Blues take on West Ham at Portman Road this evening (KO 7.45pm). |
Jim After Defensive Improvement Sun 03rd Aug 2008 21:40 Boss Jim Magilton wants to see improved defending from his side when the Blues take on West Ham at Portman Road on Monday evening (KO 7.45pm). The Town manager has been pleased with his team's attacking abilities but less happy with their performances at the other end of the field. |
Norris to Miss Preston Clash Thu 31st Jul 2008 09:13 Midfielder David Norris has been ruled out of Town's first game of the new season at home to Preston. The former Plymouth midfielder suffered a new heel injury during the Blues' friendly at Brentford unrelated to the surgery he underwent over the summer. |
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. |
Magilton Sets West Ham Wright Deadline Mon 14th Jul 2008 07:32 Boss Jim Magilton says he will end his attempt to re-sign keeper Richard Wright from West Ham if the deal isn't done by the end of the week. The Town manager has another goalkeeping option if a deal can't be done. |
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. |
Miller Set for Old Shirt Mon 30th Jun 2008 07:19 TWTD has been given some hints on Town's 2008/09 squad numbers. Midfielder Tommy Miller is set to regain his old number eight shirt, while January signing David Norris will be the Blues' new number 10. |
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. |
International Trio Miss Pre-Season Start Tue 24th Jun 2008 12:32 Owen Garvan, Alex Bruce and Jaime Peters will be amongst the absentees when the squad assembles for the start of pre-season training at Playford Road on Wednesday. The trio have been given an extra fortnight off having spent time with the Republic of Ireland and Canada squads over the summer. |