Monthly Archives: May 2010
Simon Francis set for Brentford move
It’s not exactly breaking news but ex-City full-back Simon Francis is set to move from Southend United to Brentford for £150k. Francis is apparently keen to leave Southend following their relegation to League One last season. The Nottingham born defender … Continue reading
Taylor jumping ship for Notts County?
Apparently Peter Taylor was heavily linked with the County hot seat before Cotterill’s appointment. According to rumours before the weekend he is a contender again with a clause allowing him to talk to a club from a higher division. Perhaps … Continue reading
Andre Wisdom wins with England
Ex-City junior Andre Wisdom scored at both ends as England beat Spain 2-1 to lift their first ever European U17 Championships today in Liechtenstein. The 17-year-old Liverpool defender gave the Spaniards a lead with an own goal on 21 minutes. … Continue reading
Jewell to be the new Plymouth manager?
Bookmakers refused to take bets on the identity of the next manager of Plymouth Argyle for a while this week, but there are lingering doubts about whether or not former City and Wigan Athletic boss Paul Jewell is willing to … Continue reading
Bantams bring in Doherty
Midfielder Tommy Doherty has been captured by City as the club’s latest summer signing. The 31-year-old will arrive at Valley Parade on 1st July after penning a two-year deal with The Bantams. Former Northern Ireland international Doherty has experience playing … Continue reading
Threlfall and Oliver sign
As expected Taylor today made his first three signings for the club. Luke Oliver and Robbie Threlfall have both signed permanently on two-year deals. 20-year-old keeper Lloyd Saxton has also signed from Plymouth as back-up to Jon McLaughlin.
Trio of players to sign
Mark Lawn has revealed that manager Peter Taylor is close to drafting in three new signings for next season. Taylor has been in talks with several players and their agents and Lawn is hopeful they will commit to the Bantams, … Continue reading
Taylor heading for Bahrain?
I’m sure it’s a load of tosh, but this story was in the Sunday People today: Peter Taylor is a shock target for super-rich Bahrain – who want him as their new national team boss. The former England chief has … Continue reading
City to travel down to Ashford Town
City have provisionally arranged a friendly against Zamaretto League club Ashford Town for the 23rd July. The Middlesex side are managed by ex-City midfielder Jamie Lawrence. It will be interesting to see how many fans bother travelling all that way … Continue reading
Congratulations to The Tangerines
I know it’s not City news but it’s got to be worth a mention (especially as I work with 2 Forest fans) Well done Blackpool, I’m already thinking of hordes of pissed up away fans causing havoc with the usual … Continue reading