Gorman: Trialist is Ronaldo-esque Friday, 16th Jan 2009 09:03
Assistant manager John Gorman has confirmed that trialist Lino Goncalves will be with the Blues next week on his recommendation. Gorman says the former Fulham academy winger is very much in the style of Manchester United s Cristiano Ronaldo.
Gorman said: He is going to come in and train with us. He is a wee bit like Ronaldo, with a lot of ability. He models himself on Ronaldo. I have recommended him and Jim has been brilliant in letting him come so he will be here next week. It will be interesting to see if the rest of the coaches thought he is up to the standard. He is still a young lad but he has talent.â€
Czech Youngster Set for Trial Sunday, 11th Jan 2009 21:40
TWTD understands that Town are set to give a second trial spell to young Czech striker Petr Putz. The 17-year-old striker previously spent time with the Blues at the end of last year.
Putz, a Czech U18 international, is currently with Sparta Prague s youth set-up and is yet to make his first team debut.
Meanwhile, various TWTD Message Board posters report spotting former Blue Shefki Kuqi in and around Ipswich over the weekend.
Kuqi, who was on loan at Portman Road last season, remains on the transfer list at Crystal Palace, despite scoring a number of goals in recent months.