Former Town defender Frank Yallop has dismissed claims that released Blues keeper Richard Wright is on trial with his San Jose Earthquakes side. Head coach Yallop, who played alongside Wright during the 32-year-old’s early years with Town, says the keeper is merely training with the MLS club.
Boss Roy Keane says he is happy with the pre-season programme he has arranged for his players. The Town squad reassemble on July 2nd to prepare for their 2009/10 campaign which starts at Coventry s Ricoh Arena on August 8th.
Town are still waiting to discover who they will play in the third round of the FA Cup after Chesterfield and Droylsden drew 2-2 in their second round tie at Saltergate. The match had been rescheduled after fog had caused its abandonment 10 days ago.
Keeper Richard Wright could be set for a return to former club West Ham, having been released by the Blues at the end of the season. The former England keeper is in talks with the Hammers regarding a move back to Upton Park.
The identity of Town s third round FA Cup opponents has again been cast into doubt with the FA announcing that they are to make enquiries as to whether Droylsden fielded an ineligible player in last night s restaged replay against Chesterfield. The Bloods won the fourth match between the clubs 2-1.