MAY 27
MAY 28
JUNE 2
JUNE 9
JUNE 10
14^
HE WAS A MASSIVE
INFLUENCE ON THE
TEAM - BOTH ON
AND OFF THE FIELD
IF HE CONTINUES
TO KEEP HIS FEET
ON THE GROUND,
I THINK HE'S GOING
TO GO ON TO EVEN
GREATER THINGS
Andy Reid became the latest of our rising young stars to pledge his long-
term future to The City Ground.
Reid, who enjoyed a hugely successful second half of last season, signed
a new three-year contract, following the example set by Michael Dawson,
John Thompson, Eugen Bopp and Chris Doig, who are all on long-term deals.
Hart said: From Christmas onwards, Andy produced some very good
performances and for the first time, I feel he has earned himself a contract.
"He has been with us for six years now and I really feel he has earned this
deal. If he continues to keep his feet on the ground, I think he's going to
go on to even greater things."
Michael Dawson was included in the England Under 21
squad for a friendly with Serbia and Montenegro and a
Euro Qualifier against Slovakia.
Reid had a goal disallowed as the Republic of Ireland's 2-2
draw with Germany in the Under 21 international. The Eire
line-up also included John Thompson.
Reid and Thompson helped Eire's Under 21 side record their
first Euro 2004 qualifying victory - a 2-1 success over Albania.
And Academy star Tom Groves captained England's Under 18
side to victory in the Lisbon Tournament in Portugal. England
beat Spain and Sweden and also drew with the host nation, j
It was reported that Northern Ireland boss Sammy Mcllroy was
interested in recruiting the services of David Johnson.
Mcllroy was said to have made approaches to our leading scorer
last season, who is Jamaican by birth but holds a British passport
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