Central defender Alex Bruce has been named in the Championship Team of the Week for the second successive week for his display during Town s 1-1 draw with Sheffield United on Saturday. Former Blue Kelvin Davis is also named.
Town boss Jim Magilton hopes skipper Gareth McAuley will be fit enough to return to his side as the Blues take on Sheffield United at Portman Road on Saturday. The Blues have injury concerns regarding Jon Walters and David Norris.
Boss Jim Magilton has confirmed that Owen Garvan will make his first start of the season at Derby County on Wednesday, while Billy Clarke and Fabian Wilnis are both injury concerns. Garvan will replace Sylvain Legwinski, who is suspended after reaching five bookings.
Owen Garvan played the full 90 minutes as Town s reserves beat Northampton 1-0 at Sixfields this afternoon. A Tom Bonner own goal in the 72nd minute gave the Blues their victory.
Former Drogheda United central defender Graham Gartland is understood to have spent this week training with the Blues after leaving the Eircom League club. Gartland was first linked with a move to Town in December 2007.