Jimmy Bullard netted a superb first goal of the season but Town fell to a deserved 4-1 defeat to Millwall at the Den. The home side were on top from the off, going two in front via Jay Simpson and Darius Henderson early on. Bullard pulled a goal back for the Blues after the break but Simpson’s second and the Lions fourth from Liam Feeney soon after sealed a comfortable victory for Kenny Jackett’s men.
Town boss Paul Jewell unusually could have decisions to make at centre-half for Monday’s live Sky game against Coventry with Ãvar Ingimarsson closing in on fitness after his spell out with a thigh injury. Senegalese international Ibrahima Sonko has trained only fleetingly since being at the club but is also likely to be available for selection against the Sky Blues.
Boss Paul Jewell looks set to hand Guirane N’Daw his Town debut when the Blues take on Middlesbrough at the Riverside on Saturday (KO 3pm). The Senegalese international joined Town on a season-long loan shortly before the transfer window closed at the end of last month.
Town boss Paul Jewell is still looking for more new recruits despite already adding 11 players to his squad this summer. The signings of Jimmy Bullard and Daryl Murphy were confirmed yesterday, while the paperwork making Ibrahima Sonko a Blue is set to be rubber-stamped this morning.
Town have confirmed the signing of central defender Ibrahima Sonko on a one-year deal. The Blues have been waiting on the completion of paperwork before formally announcing the signing of the free agent Senegalese international, who joined Paul Jewell s squad on trial on Monday.