Striker Pablo Couñago has turned down the chance to join Preston North End on loan. Lilywhites manager Billy Davies enquired yesterday with the Blues agreeing to allow him to go, however, the Spaniard was keen to remain at Portman Road.
Town fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Derby County at Pride Park. Goals from Peter Kennedy and Daniele Dichio inside a minute just before the break put the home side ahead. A penalty from Tommy Miller and a header from Darren Bent won the Blues the point.
Central defensive linchpin Gareth McAuley is set to make his 100th appearance for Town at Sheffield United today with his manager Roy Keane hoping that he’ll play many more matches for the club. Keane has revealed that the Blues have received several offers for the Northern Irish international.
Town s away hoodoo continued after the East Anglian derby at Carrow Road ended 2-2. Goals from Alan Lee and Pablo Couñago put the Blues ahead at the break, but the home side hit back via Martin Taylor and Jamie Cureton in the second half.
Town fell to another home league defeat, their second in a week, this time to Crystal Palace. The Blues went behind to an Andy Johnson goal but got on back on terms as Darren Ambrose headed his eighth goal of the season. However, Danny Butterfield gave the points to the South Londoners late in the day.