Archive for April, 2009

Booth hangs up boots

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Veteran Huddersfield striker Andy Booth retires from playing aged 35. Booth, who also played for Sheffield Wednesday, will remain at his hometown club as an ambassador.

Liverpool announce Asian summer fixtures

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Liverpool will play two pre-season friendlies in south-east Asia this summer – first facing Thailand in Bangkok on July 22 before playing Singapore national team on July 26. It will be the first time the Reds have visited Thailand since 2003, while they have not played in Singapore for eight years.

Ipswich sack Magilton

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Ipswich sack manager Jim Magilton after the club fail to make the Championship play-offs. Former Town midfielder Magilton, 39, was three years into his first management job. Ipswich lie ninth in the standings, 12 points off the top six with two games remaining.

Turner to step down as Hereford boss

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Graham Turner will step down as Hereford manager at the end of the season with first-team coach John Trewick offered the chance to replace him. The former Wolves boss has taken the decision to quit as manager following the side’s relegation to League Two.