Striker Alun Armstrong is close to a return to action after his thigh strain. Armstrong s recent loan spell with Bradford ended last week with the administration-hit Bantams unable to afford to pay even a small proportion of his wages.
Town have again been foiled in a bid to bring in a player on loan. Yesterday the club involved agreed to allow their player to leave, but the man in question, whose identity remains unknown, was not keen on a switch to Portman Road.
Town visit Bolton Wanderers on Saturday aiming to extend their winning run to five games and also targeting a new club record of six league clean sheets on the bounce.
Town boss Joe Royle has named Spanish striker Pablo Couñago in his 17-man squad for Saturday s home game with QPR. The Blues have had a number of injury worries this week but all the affected players are expected to be OK to face Ian Holloway s side.