Town visit manager Paul Lambert’s former club Norwich City on Sunday looking to upset the form book and for their first derby victory in almost 10 years (Sky Sports Main Event/Football from 11.30am, kick-off midday).
Boss Paul Lambert believes the current crop of youngsters coming through at Town is “one of the most exciting groups of young players” he has seen and says they are the future of the club.
Town manager Paul Lambert says it will be a few weeks before the impact of his January additions can be judged. Lambert has added six players to his squad as he looks to mastermind what would be the greatest of escapes from relegation with the Blues seven points plus goal difference from safety.
Collin Quaner’s 90th minute goal saw ten-man Town to a 3-2 home victory over Leeds United in their final game in the Championship. Flynn Downes gave the Blues the lead on the half-hour but Mateusz Klich equalised for Leeds just before the break, then Andre Dozzell added Town’s second two minutes after the restart. Stuart Dallas again levelled for the Whites, who were already guaranteed a place in the play-offs, in the 76th minute before Blues skipper Luke Chambers was red-carded for bringing down Kemar Roofe, who missed the resultant penalty. Town looked set for a point until Quaner profited from a mix-up between Leeds keeper Kiko Casilla and full-back Luke Ayling to seal the win.