Blues boss Roy Keane has confirmed that Alex Bruce, Owen Garvan and Jon Stead missed last night’s game at Bury to continue talks with Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Blackpool respectively. The Town manager says he is hopeful he will complete the signing of Sunderland keeper Márton Fülöp.
The Blues will play Blue Square Bet Premier side Braintree Town at their Amlin Stadium on Tuesday, 24th July with a 7.30pm kick-off. The match is the first pre-season friendly to have been confirmed.