Town again were left ruing missed chances after drawing 0-0 away at Bristol City. Jon Stead, Owen Garvan, Jon Walters and Pablo Couñago all missed good opportunities for the Blues, while ex-Town striker Danny Haynes hit both posts with the home side’s best two chances.
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.
Manager Paul Lambert says some of the Blues’ youngsters could be involved when Town take on Colchester United in their third and final Leasing.com Trophy group game at the JobServe Community Stadium on Tuesday evening (KO 7.30pm).
Reports that the club have offered a deal to Canadian international Sandro Grande appear premature with Town still considering whether to sign the midfielder. Manager Joe Royle will watch the former Brescia man today in a behind-closed-doors friendly with Colchester United.