Town were one of a number of English clubs represented at Lillestrøm’s 0-0 draw with Aalesund this evening to keep tabs on 21-year-old Icelandic striker Björn Bergmann Sigurdarson. The Blues, Everton, Sunderland, Reading and Fulham all sent scouts, while incoming new Wolves manager Ståle Solbakken was also present.
Town’s chances of landing long-time target Joel Ward appear to have vastly increased with Leeds reported to be out of the running as their situation presently stands. As widely rumoured over the weekend, the Blues would seem to be the favourites to sign the 22-year-old Portsmouth defender or midfielder, who is said to be close to finally making his decision.
Town, Everton and Anderlecht sent representatives to Norway this afternoon to watch Lillestrøm striker Björn Bergmann Sigurdarson net a final-minute winner as his side beat Sogndal 1-0 at their Åråsen Stadion. The 21-year-old Icelander is rated as the top talent currently playing in the Norwegian Premier League.
Boss Paul Jewell has revealed that his squad will spend more of their summer than usual at Playford Road preparing for the 2012/13 season. Due to Euro 2012 and then the Olympics, which run from July 27th to August 12th, this year’s close season is longer than ever with the new campaign not starting until August 18th.
Jon Nolan’s 48th minute header saw Town to a 1-1 draw at West Brom, the hosts having taken the lead via Stefan Johansen’s deflected fourth-minute freekick. Town will feel they should have claimed all three points having been on top throughout the second half and having had chances to claim their second away victory of the campaign.