Evening Star 24 (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
IPSWICH Town manager Jim Magilton today admitted that he might not always get the full backing of club owner Marcus Evans.
Evening Star 24 (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
OWNER Marcus Evans played for Ipswich Town at the weekend.
Evening Star 24 (Free subscription) | 08/15/2008
... and learns then he can name his own price.”With Town backed by the estimated £220million owner Marcus Evans they have no reason to sell and Magilton would rather see Haynes playing for them in the Premier League next season than try and win promotion without him.
Gojko Adzic (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
Marcus Evans talked today at Agile 2008 about his experiences with migrating to agile practices at the BBC, during a session titled the FrAgile organisation. He discussed organisational changes, challenges and ideas that really worked for them during that period. According to Evans, when he joined the BBC six years ago, the organisation suffered from lots [...]
Evening Star 24 (Free subscription) | 08/10/2008
... draw at Anfield.This campaign the emphasis will be based more than ever on the league with owner Marcus Evans making no secret that he wants the Blues in the Premier League as soon as possible.But Blues fans, who continue to turn out in numbers when it comes to spending extra on cup matches, deserve some Carling joy.The FA Cup has also been barren territory for Town in recent years,...
Gojko Adzic (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
... tables had power extension cords next year. Here are the sessions that really caught my attention: Marcus Evans: the FrAgile organisation Robert C. Martin: Quintessence Marry Poppendieck: The elephant in the room Aslak Hellesøy: Executable User Stories with RSpec and BDD Henrik Kniberg: 10 ways to screw up despite Scrum and XP James Surowiecki: The Wisdom of Crowds We are now officially...
Evening Star 24 (Free subscription) | 07/29/2008
... is currently on around £28,000-a-week and even though Town have money to spend courtesy of Marcus Evans, that could prove a stumbling-block unless they can work a deal with a signing on fee, and a long-term contract.Freshly-relegated Birmingham City, with last year's Premier League cash and around £11million in parachute money, are believed to be further along in terms of negotiations...
Evening Star 24 (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
... with Town he knows the quality he has purchased on a two-year deal.The acquisition of the club by Marcus Evans has allowed Magilton more licence in the transfer market this summer - something that has been reflected in increased season ticket sales.“Richard has returned to his spiritual home,” added Magilton about a keeper popularly ranked as the best along with Paul Cooper to have...
Evening Star 24 (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
... these days after a shift in emphasis following the takeover of the club by wealthy businessman Marcus Evans.Sheepshanks, who has been chairman for 13 years, no longer has an office or secretary at Portman Road.He is free to devote his time to other business interests, and also to develop his ties with the Football Association.Ironically, it was Sheepshanks who led the search for a...
Evening Star 24 (Free subscription) | 07/06/2008
... was followed by a gala evening, which featured an auction to raise extra money.Ipswich Town owner Marcus Evans' company were expected to enter a team, and with employees of the group joining in the fun with Magilton, Klug and Woods.The Town manager is due back at Portman Road on Monday when moves on the transfer front are expected with the Blues making no secret of their intention...
Evening Star 24 (Free subscription) | 07/04/2008
... the signature of a proven marksman will be the key to the Tractor Boys fulfilling club owner Marcus Evans' quest for a Premier League place.The unproven Kyle Lafferty has moved from Burnley for £3million, the inconsistent Iain Hume has left Leicester for Barnsley for £1.2million and youngster Martin Paterson has switched from Scunthorpe to Burnley for £1million.Magilton fancies he...
Sportnetwork (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
There is pressure from the very top at Town with Marcus Evans wanting his multi-million pound investment repaid as soon as possible and for that to happen Town will have to get promoted and for that to happen Jim says Town will need to improve their game. Jim: "Now the players have been back for a few days, the buzz is there, the banter is flying around, I think the players have already...
Evening Star 24 (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
David Sheepshanks IPSWICH Town have cut their annual wage bill by about £250,000 with a series of behind-the-scenes changes.Four key members of staff have left Portman Road recently, along with chairman David Sheepshanks taking an unpaid, non-executive role as the Marcus Evans era really begins to take effect.Wealthy businessman Evans has looked at every aspect of the club, and...
Evening Star 24 (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
SO what does the 2008/09 campaign have in store for Ipswich Town supporters'Will Jim Magilton fulfil club owner Marcus Evans' expectations and guide the Blues into the treasure trove that is the Premier League?Or will the manager put himself in danger of the axe with Town occupying a mid-table position - or even worse get sucked into a fight to avoid relegation from the Coca-Cola Championship?Magilton...
Evening Star 24 (Free subscription) | 07/01/2008
... sort of deal.Cullum is ranked 40th in the Sunday Times Rich List - 357 places above Blues owner Marcus Evans.While Evans is deemed to be worth £200million, Cullum's wealth is valued at £1.7billion.Norfolk-born Cullum has a £1.68billion stake in Towergate Partnership, Europe's largest independently owned insurance organisation, which he founded in 1997. Cullum and other Towergate...
