New striker Alan Lee will make his Town debut on Saturday when the Blues take on Sheffield United at Portman Road. Despite the acquisition of the former Cardiff player for £100,000 earlier this week, the Blues remain short of fit strikers.
Boss Joe Royle has confirmed that left-back Scott Barron will start Saturday s FA Cup third round tie at home to Portsmouth. Royle, the last English manager to win the trophy with Everton back in 1995, is keen for the Blues enjoy a rare cup run this season.
Boss Joe Royle says he is very, very hopeful that the Blues will sign Cardiff City striker Alan Lee on a permanent deal next week. The two clubs are currently negotiating a fee for the Irish international.
Town welcome back Kevin Horlock from his knee injury and Dean McDonald from his loan spell at Hartlepool ahead the Christmas fixtures which start with the Boxing Day home game with Crystal Palace (KO 3pm).
Boss Joe Royle praised the way his defenders repelled the aerial threat from Sheffield Wednesday after the Blues last gasp 1-0 victory at Hillsborough. Royle added that he could bring in two strikers during the January transfer window.