Town boss Mick McCarthy says he wants striker Jack Marriott to be more than just an out and out goalscorer. Yesterday, the 19-year-old joined League Two Carlisle on loan for a month,
Gillingham boss Steve Evans has confirmed he spoke to former Blues skipper Luke Chambers prior to the 35-year-old signing for Colchester United last week and says he has also talked to another released Town player this summer.
Manager Mick McCarthy believes Wales U21 international Elliott Hewitt has returned to the club an improved player having spent much of last season on loan with League One Gillingham. The 20-year-old could start today’s opening match of the season at home to Fulham at right midfield with the Blues short of wide options with Paul Anderson, Cameron Stewart and Stephen Hunt all injured.