Falkirk head coach John Hughes has confirmed that Town midfielder Liam Craig will sign for the Bairns until the end of the season. TWTD reported on Monday that last season s FA Youth Cup-winning captain was set for a move to the SPL side.
New striker Alan Lee will make his Town debut on Saturday when the Blues take on Sheffield United at Portman Road. Despite the acquisition of the former Cardiff player for £100,000 earlier this week, the Blues remain short of fit strikers.
Boss Joe Royle has confirmed that left-back Scott Barron will start Saturday s FA Cup third round tie at home to Portsmouth. Royle, the last English manager to win the trophy with Everton back in 1995, is keen for the Blues enjoy a rare cup run this season.
Boss Joe Royle was had no complaints after his side s 2-0 home defeat to West Ham. The Town manager confirmed that he will rest one or two players for the game at Plymouth on Monday.
Town s 17-match home unbeaten run stretching back to April ended as West Ham went away from Portman Road with a 2-0 win. Keeper Kelvin Davis gifted the first in the opening minute, the second goal coming from Matthew Etherington in the final minute of normal time.