THURSDAY'S MEDIA ROUND-UP
Posted on: Thu 17 Jul 2008
A round-up of all the Iron-related stories in the local and national press:
United have announced their six Category A matches for this season. The fixtures with Leeds United, Millwall, Leicester City, Hartlepool United, Huddersfield Town and Tranmere Rovers will cost an extra £1 to cover policing costs.
BBC Radio Humberside
Izzy Iriekpen has been handed the club captaincy for the new season. Boss Nigel Adkins is delighted with the player's leadership qualities and hopes he can replicate the success he enjoyed when skippering West Ham's cup-winning academy side. Meanwhile, the iron hope to resolve Marcus Williams' future by the weekend.
Scunthorpe Telegraph
Scunthorpe new boy Garry Thompson is happy with the way he has settled in at Glanford Park after his first appearance for the club. The former Morecambe midfielder played the first half as Nigel Adkins' men secured a 2-1 pre-season victory against Unibond League side Brigg on Tuesday.
Teamtalk
United have announced their six Category A matches for this season. The fixtures with Leeds United, Millwall, Leicester City, Hartlepool United, Huddersfield Town and Tranmere Rovers will cost an extra £1 to cover policing costs.
BBC Radio Humberside
Izzy Iriekpen has been handed the club captaincy for the new season. Boss Nigel Adkins is delighted with the player's leadership qualities and hopes he can replicate the success he enjoyed when skippering West Ham's cup-winning academy side. Meanwhile, the iron hope to resolve Marcus Williams' future by the weekend.
Scunthorpe Telegraph
Scunthorpe new boy Garry Thompson is happy with the way he has settled in at Glanford Park after his first appearance for the club. The former Morecambe midfielder played the first half as Nigel Adkins' men secured a 2-1 pre-season victory against Unibond League side Brigg on Tuesday.
Teamtalk
Scunthorpe United defender Izzy Iriekpen has been named as the club captain for next season. The 26-year-old former Swansea City player had skippered United for friendly games and the final three matches of last season.
BBC Sport
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