Hiberian manager and former Town coach and skipper Tony Mowbray says there has been no interest from the Blues regarding striker Derek Riordan. A report yesterday claimed that Riordan would be targeted by Town as a replacement for the departing Darren Bent.
Joe Royle has announced his squad for Wednesday s home Carling Cup tie with Third Division Kidderminster Harriers. Royle has already revealed that he will make a number of changes from the side which faced Reading.
The Blues have no new injury worries ahead of Saturday s home game with Derby County. None of Town s internationals picked up knocks while away this week.
Town s payments to player agents during the period January to June of this year have been revealed as £37,125, the eighth highest outlay in Division One. The Football League today published details of clubs agent spending for the first time.
Town could be without new signing Jason De Vos when they visit George Burley s Derby County on August 14th. Canada face Guatemala in a World Cup qualifier on August 18th with FIFA rules dictating that clubs should release players to their international sides five days before matches.