Blues manager Mick McCarthy says new midfield loan signing Richard Chaplow’s ability was never in question, despite the 30-year-old having been out of favour at struggling Millwall. The Town boss says it’s important to look beyond a player’s situation with their current club and that he has benefited from doing so throughout his career as a boss.
Town returned to the top of the Championship after the Blues came from a goal down to win 2-1 at Watford, skipper Sam Morsy netting the winner 10 minutes from time. Yaser Asprilla gave Watford the lead in the 12th minute but George Hirst levelled for the Blues on 24 before Morsy seized on an error by Hornets captain Wesley Hoedt to claim all three points and climb above Leicester City, who aren’t in action until tomorrow, and move 10 ahead of Leeds in third following their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.
Boss Kieran McKenna says Tuesday’s opponents Watford are a strong side in strong form, particularly at home, ahead of the Blues’ visit to Vicarage Road.
Town boss Kieran McKenna says there are few little niggles in the squad ahead of Tuesday’s game at Watford but that a big group has trained today, while Massimo Luongo and Brandon Williams are available again after suspension.
Boss Jim Magilton has confirmed that he is aware of the availability of West Brom midfielder Richard Chaplow, but says he will not be making a move at this stage. Chaplow was linked with the Blues and Crystal Palace by a weekend tabloid.