September 25, 2003
Smith completes move to Sunderland
Press release from Sunderland AFC:
Sunderland AFC confirm the signing of striker Tommy Smith from Watford for an undisclosed fee.
The former England Under-21 international has today completed a medical and put pen to paper in deal which will keep him with the Black Cats until the end of the season.
The 23-year-old will link up with his new team mates at Durham City FC this evening as Sunderland reserves take on Everton.
Smith, began his career as a trainee with Watford in 1997, making 114 league appearances and scoring 35 goals for the Hornets. The 23-year-old left Watford in the summer after turning down a new contract.
Smith has been on trial with the Black Cats for the last three weeks and has impressed manager Mick McCarthy. He said:
"Tommy is pacy forward, he's got good movement and a great touch. He's a good footballer, who's style suits the way we play and he will be a welcome addition to our squad.
" Having been at Watford for the duration of his career, I'm sure he will relish the fresh challenge with Sunderland."
Player Profile
Name: Tommy Smith
Date of Birth: 22.05.80
Place of Birth: Hemel Hempstead
Nationality: English
Height: 5ft 8ins
Weight: 10 st
Position: Forward
Career History
1997 - 2003 Watford FC
International Appearances
1 under 21 international cap
Oster's Euro call-up: Sunderland apply for Gillingham postponement
Press release from Sunderland AFC:
Sunderland winger
John Oster has been selected by Wales for the forthcoming Euro 2004 qualifying game.
Wales currently lie 2nd in Group 9 and will take on Serbia and Montenegro at the Millenium Stadium, Cardiff on Saturday 11th Octber 2003.
RTG NewsNote:
Oster's selection for Wales means that Sunderland can ask for their away match against Gillingham on 11th October to be rescheduled, as at least three SAFC players will now be in competitive international action that day (Mart Poom and George McCartney have also been selected for their country's respective squads for the Euro 2004 qualifiers on 11th October) and the Republic of Ireland have still to confirm their squad for that day's fixture against Switzerland which could potentially see Gary Breen, Colin Healy and Thomas Butler selected.
Readytogo.net can exclusively reveal that the club will be applying to the Football League for a postponement, and a Sunderland AFC spokesperson told us today that they will inform supporters as soon as the outcome of the application is known.
Advance tickets purchased for these games will be valid for the rearranged fixtures in the event that the games are postponed.
Tickets for Saturday's match vs Reading
Sunderland AFC is advising supporters to purchase their tickets for Saturday's clash with Reading in advance to avoid potential queues.
Cash turnstiles will be in operation, however, concession tickets will only be available from the Ticket Office.
Fans wishing to purchase tickets on the day are advised that details of cash turnstiles will be displayed on the two new information boards at the ground. A limited number of adult concession tickets priced at £17 will be available via the north west upper cash turnstiles.
The Stadium of Light ticket office is open Monday - Friday 10:00 - 5:30pm and will open from 10.00am until kick-off at 5.35pm on Saturday.
Tickets are available to purchase now through the wide range of ticket-purchasing options offered to fans including the ticket hotline on 0191 551 5151, or from the Club's official website.
Tickets are priced at £17 - £23 for adults and £8 -17 for juniors/concessions.
