News in Brief

Last updated : 16 July 2002 By Andy Beill
That's Your Lot
City chairman Adam Pearson says that the club will not be getting any more players after the recent captures of Stuart Elliott and Shaun Smith which bring the summer signings total up to 7.

He said: "We're not signing any more players and the squad people saw at Lincoln last night will be the one which starts the new season. I am really happy with things.
"These are the seven players Jan wanted. They were the seven players we set our sights on bringing in and I'm delighted we've managed to get all seven."

Meanwhile he is not looking to release any more players after giving Rob Matthews a free transfer last week.

Molby Hints At First Choice Eleven
Tigers boss Jan Molby said that last night's 2-1 friendly win at Lincoln United was "encouraging".

He went on to say: "The side we put out during the second half at Lincoln is what I considered to be my strongest eleven from the players that were fit and available.
"That's not to say that places aren't up for grabs. Your strongest side can change day by day and there were guys who didn't play at Lincoln who will get their chance at Bradford on Wednesday."

Gary Bradshaw, Stuart Green, Richie Appleby, Neil Mann and Scott Kerr are expected to play after being injured for last night's game. Steve Burton will also get a run-out after missing out at Lincoln.

Friendly Tickets Available
Mini-passes for City's three home friendlies are now available. Seat passes are £21 adults, £11 concessions. Terrace passes are £18 adults, £8 concessions. They are available from reception at Boothferry Park and from the Tiger Leisure store in Princes' Quay.

Meanwhile tickets for City's first five home games of the season (Southend, Bury, Leyton Orient, Carlisle and Macclesfield) will go on sale Wednesday 31st July. These matches are not all ticket, but adults can save £2 by purchasing in advance while concessions can save £1.

Official Sites in Financial Trouble
City may have to say goodbye to £70,000's worth of revenue accumulated from hits on the official website last season. Premium TV have asked the Football League to waive the £35m they owe the clubs, but will change the deal so that clubs receive 80% of future profits rather than 50% as they are supposed to under the present contract.

League Chief Executive David Burns said: "It is sensible that we have these discussions now to establish the viability of this ground-breaking 20-year venture so that it can fully deliver on its future commercial potential."