Boss Jim Magilton says fans will have to be patient as they wait for further summer signings. Today, July 1st, is traditionally a day when clubs announce new Bosman recruits but no new additions are due to be unveiled at Portman Road.
Academy sponsorship manager Simon Milton is asking fans unable to attend Saturday’s showcase U15 game against Manchester United to buy a ticket anyway to help the next generation of Town stars.
Town take on Manchester United in an U16 friendly at Portman Road this evening (KO 7.30pm). The match is a chance to see the next generation of academy youngsters in action on the main pitch for the first time.
Town s U18s are in action at Playford Road against Birmingham City on Saturday morning (KO noon), while, Portman Road plays host to an U15s friendly with Manchester United this evening (KO 7.30pm).
Academy central defender Nicolay Schrøder has joined hometown club Frigg Oslo on loan in order to get games under his belt after an injury-hit season with the Blues. The second-year scholar, who was with Frigg prior to joining Town, has had his time at Playford Road
With the season all but over barring miracles, we re starting to turn our attention towards the final fanzine of the new season, TWTD issue 97, and as ever are after contributions from you the readers.
Town s U18s are in the spotlight this Saturday when they take on Watford in the rescheduled FA Youth Cup fifth round tie against Watford at Portman Road (KO 3pm). The first team match against Burnley is off as the Clarets are facing Arsenal in the FA Cup.
Blues boss Paul Jewell has revealed that young right-back Callum Bennett will be offered a one-year contract. The Blues boss says that youngsters such as Bennett and Luke Hyam, who recently signed a one-year deal of his own, will receive further rewards as they make progress.