TSFC NEWS BULLETIN - 18/06/05

By Admin
June 18 2005

We bring news on International duty, a coaching role, an ex-player, a transfer target and contract negotiations.

 

FRYATT ON STAND-BY

Player of the Season Matty Fryatt has been put on Standby the the UEFA U19 European Championships this summer. The Tournament  which is being held in Ireland begins on July 18th , and England have been grouped with France, Norway and Armenia. 

This is a tournament we managed to win back in 1993, with one of our victories coming at the Bescot Stadium against Spain. That all conquering England side included former Saddler Jamie Forrester, and summer transfer target Julian Joachim.

READ MORE - UEFA U19 WEBSITE

 

 

BIRCH FINDS CLUB

Former front man Gary Birch has been snapped up by Lincoln City. Birch was released by the Harriers following their relegation to the Nationwide Conference. Lincoln will be looking for promotion during the forthcoming season following a series of near misses during the last few seasons.

Birch will replace popular striker Simon Yeo who is heading down under to join the  Auckland Knights, where he'll find himself in the company of Danny Hay, Darren Bazeley and Neil Emblen. Whether Birch will be as prolific as Yeo remains to be seen, but his current record will have to improve dramatically to match Yeo's record of 37 goals in 73 Lincoln starts.

 READ MORE - Official Lincoln Site

 

STAN STILL FREE

The Express and Star reports that Coventry defender Steve Staunton is wanted by Walsall boss Paul Merson. His ability to play anywhere across the back 4 while also taking up coaching duties behind the scenes would make him a valuable squad member. 

It isn't the first time we've tabled a bid for the former Liverpool man. Colin Lee offered him a deal at the start of 03/04, a deal that Staunton turned down to join the Sky Blues. If Merse is looking for an old pal to take up coaching duties i hear that Paul Gascoigne is looking for a job at the moment. This deal will hinge on Staunton accepting the deal Coventry have put on the table

READ MORE - Express and Star 

 

WESTWOOD COMPETITION

Our quest to secure the services of Dudley born defender Chris Westwood could well be hijacked by rival clubs. Both Luton Town and Nottingham Forest are said to have shown an interest in the Hartlepool defender who is yet to sign a new deal with the Victoria Park Club. 

The appointment of Martin Scott as Pools manager could help bring this Rumour to a close within the next week. Scott had been appointed Caretaker manager following the departure of Neale Cooper. 

 

 

STILL NO WRACK NEWS

There is still a lack of news on the Darren Wrack front. Preston North End are reported to be interested, but the prospect of a deal seems to hinge on future of their American Winger Eddie Lewis. 

The news that manager Billy Davies is set to stay at the Club despite being linked with other managerial posts could mean a conclusion to this one isn't all that far away. 

 READ MORE - Preston North End Official Site

 

COOKIE AND THE CHERRIES

Former Walsall youngster Stephen Cooke has joined fellow League One club Bournemouth. The former Man United and Villa man was a one time Paul Merson transfer target. Many fans had thought that Merse would renew his interest following his release from Aston Villa.