George Burley has denied calling Robbie Savage a cheat in the aftermath of the Leicester midfielder s cheating which led to Matteo Sereni s sending off. Town have already appealed over the incident in which the Welshman collapsed dramatically to the floor in the manner of a dishonest boxer.
Town have confirmed that full-back Chris Makin will definitely miss Saturday s trip to West Brom. Town will also be without Tommy Miller and Martijn Reuser.
Town marched into the UEFA Cup proper with a comprehensive 8-1 win against Avenir Beggen. Pablo Couñago claimed a hat-trick, Tommy Miller two goals, Wayne Brown a first for Town while sub Darren Ambrose and John McGreal completed the scoring for Town.
Town midfielder Martijn Reuser is poised to make a three-month loan move to Charlton Athletic. The Dutchman will play for Town on Thursday in the UEFA Cup qualifying round game with Avenir Beggen in order to prove his fitness to Alan Curbishley.
Marcus Stewart is yet again being linked with a move to Peter Reid s Sunderland. All summer the Black Cats have been reported to be after the Town striker, but so far, with no official confirmation.