Town look set to make their third signing of the summer on Monday, ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Finn Harps. Manager Roy Keane has already added defenders Damien Delaney and Troy Brown to his squad.
Town’s Jaime Peters was an unused substitute as Canada defeated Jamaica 1-0 in their opening game at the CONCACAF Gold Cup last night. Toronto FC’s Ali Gerba scored the only goal of the game.
Reported Town target Paul Hartley is undergoing a medical at Bristol City and is expected to join the Robins over the weekend. The Blues had been mentioned in connection with the 32-year-old out-of-contract former Celtic player on a number of occasions since the end of last season.
Town boss Roy Keane has told Bristol City manager Gary Johnson to “mind his own business” after the Robins chief revealed earlier in the week that he expected Manchester United winger Lee Martin to join the Blues.
Jaime Peters and Canada get their CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign under way later today when they face Jamaica in their opening group game in California. Peters looks likely to start and win his 18th full cap.
Tickets are now on sale online for Town’s visit to FC Clacton on Thursday 23rd July (KO 7.45pm). The Blues are sending a reserves side to take on the Ridgeons League First Division team in a testimonial for long-serving midfielder Paul Hillier.
