Around the grounds - Issue 9

Last updated : 31 July 2005 By Smallsy
Bristol City
- Marcus Stewart has urged manager Brian Tinnion to hand him a start in the game against Doncaster when the two sides meet next week.

Chersterfield - Roy Mcfarland is worried about his sides ability to create chances highlighted by several blank scores in pre season.

Tranmere - The merseysiders were beaten 2-0 by an impressive Carlisle side at Brunton Park.

Bradford - The Bantams polished off an impressive pre season campaign by beating Stockport 5-0 away from home.

Huddersfield - Peter Jackson was upset by the poor defensive performance which saw his side drew 2-2 at rochdale.

Barnsley - Andy Richie insisted that he is not two downhearted after a narrow defeat by Leeds.

Swansea - The welsh side have signed U-21 international Owain Tudor-Jones from Bangor on a one year deal after an impressive trial period.

Walsall - Despite fielding a near full strength sides, the welshmen were beaten by Man Utd reserves featurning Roy Keane at the Bescot.

Colchester - New signing Marino Keith has been ruled out for three weeks ater being ordered to increase the rest time on his achilles injury.

Doncaster - Rovers have futher bolstered their team with the signing of Sean Mcdaid and Richard Offiong on one year deals.