Manager Paul Jewell says it’s a shame that Player of the Year Aaron Cresswell’s “terrific” first season with the Blues has come to an early end due to the hamstring injury he suffered during Saturday’s home defeat to Millwall. The Blues boss says full-back is amongst the areas he needs to strengthen over the summer.
Town boss Paul Jewell says he’s hopeful that he can add to his squad before the transfer window closes on Monday. So far midfielder Jimmy Bullard is the Blues only January signing, the 32-year-old joining on loan until the end of the season.
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Town boss Mick McCarthy has been nominated for the Championship Manager of the Month award for December. Bournemouth’s Eddie Howe is also amongst the four nominees for the gong along with Slavisa Jokanovic of Watford and Middlesbrough s Aitor Karanka.
Luke Chambers has paid boss Mick McCarthy a huge compliment ahead of the busy Christmas period with the Blues three points away from the Championship play-offs in 10th, a significant improvement on their position when he took charge 13 months ago.