New signing Kevin Horlock will miss tonight s trip to Oxford United as he has bruised ribs (KO 7.45pm). The former Swindon, Manchester City and West Ham man could also be absent when Crystal Palace visit Portman Road on Saturday (KO noon).
Town boss Joe Royle said his side need to work on goalscoring after they were defeated 2-0 by Danish side AaB. The Blues have scored just two goals in their pre-season programme so far, both in last week s game at Peterborough United.
Derek Bowden has said that there will be no more permanent signings unless other players are sold. Even Mark Rivers who is currently on trial will not be signed until another player leaves.
Town s pre-season tour to Denmark got underway with an understated 0-0 draw with Randers. As at Peterborough on Saturday, there was little for the crowd to get excited about in a typical pre-season warm-up.
Town start their pre-season campaign this evening with a friendly at Bury Town s Ram Meadow (KO 7.45pm). The Blues are set to field a number of senior squad members, including longest-serving player Richard Naylor, alongside academy youngsters.