Archive for category: Championship

/ January 30, 2012 4:47 pm

Ryan Stevenson completes move to Ipswich

Ryan Stevenson has completed his move to Ipswich Town for an undisclosed fee. The 27-year-old leaves Tynecastle following a number of wage issues, and has signed an 18 month deal with the Tractor boys.With all the documentation completed, Stevenson has now completed his move and subject to international clearance he could make his debut against West Ham in the Championship

/ December 1, 2011 5:47 pm

Bombscares at the centre of defence yet Celtic sell Hooiveld?

Southampton announced the permanent signing of Jos Hooiveld from Celtic, for an undisclosed fee this afternoon. But at the time when Celtic have been struggling defensively why have the club decided to cash in on a player who was set to return to the club in January

/ August 26, 2011 10:01 pm

Interview: Kenny Burns – Nottingham Forest & Scotland legend

When Kenny Burns signed for Nottingham Forest, he could never have imagined the success he would have under the legend that is Brian Clough. Trophies and Cloughie went hand in hand during the glory years at Nottingham Forest and Kenny was to be a big part of the success the club would have. From winning the League to the European

/ August 24, 2011 10:17 pm

Celtic’s Daryl Murphy to join Ipswich on loan until end of the season

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has continued the cull of the team’s out of favour players with the news that Daryl Murphy follows Darren O’Dea and Josh Thompson out on loan until the end of the season. Murphy will join struggling Championship side Ipswich Two on loan until the end of the season after failing to break into the Celtic First

/ August 17, 2011 7:21 pm

English Championship: Winning is Everything

Southampton climbed to the top of the Championship after a crushing 5-2 win over Ipswich at Portman Road last night. The Saints recorded their third victory on the bounce after opening wins against Leeds United and Barnsley. Whilst an unbeaten record is not a huge achievement after only three games, it is important to remember that these are Southampton’s first

/ August 8, 2011 10:45 pm

The Return of the Championship

Breath a great sigh of relief – English league football is back. Thankfully the days of watching golf, cricket and tennis through sheer sporting desperation are beyond us. With the return of the Championship, also returns the misery. The English Second Division is one of the most unpredictable around, which as a fan makes it the most frustrating. The cat

/ June 30, 2011 11:14 am

Aberdeen sign three players as Maguire leaves

Derby County have signed out of contract Aberdeen striker Chris Maguire on a three-year deal after the clubs agreed on a compensation package. The Scotland international turned down a new contract with the Pittodrie side, but Aberdeen are entitled to compensation because of his age. The fee is reportedly £400,000. On the official Derby County website, manager Nigel Clough said:

/ June 30, 2011 10:00 am

Adam Rooney swaps the Highlands for Middle England

Birmingham City last night signed Inverness striker Adam Rooney on a two-year deal. The St.Andrews side snapped up Rooney whose contract with the Highland side expired at the end of last season. The Irishman scored 21 goals in 42 games for Terry Butcher’s side, and his arrival is the fourth summer signing for Birmingham City after Marlon King, Morgaro Gomis

/ June 16, 2011 10:50 am

Dundee youngster Forsyth heading to Watford

Highly rated Dundee midfielder Craig Forsyth is set for a move down south to Championship outfit Watford. The 22-year-old travelled down on Wednesday with his agent, to hold talks with the English side and is expected to sign on the dotted line later this week. Forsyth has attracted a number of suitors after his performances with the Dark Blues, helped

/ June 3, 2011 12:34 am

EXCLUSIVE: Sean Graham interviews Frans Thijssen

Ipswich fans may not have had much to cheer about of late but that is all about to change. Fans of a certain age will remember a time and a special season in the club’s history when the club chased three trophies but ended up winning one…but what a great achievement it was. After losing out in the League and

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