Central defender Jason De Vos is back in the Town squad for Saturday s trip to table-topping Sheffield United. The Canadian is likely to return to the side after cracking ribs in the opening day of the season home victory over Cardiff City.
Boss Jim Magilton has confirmed that he could make a bid for Bohemians striker Stephen Ward, as reported by TWTD earlier this week. Ward, 21, has turned down the chance to join Norwegian club Fredrikstad, a fee of £170,000 having been agreed with the Eircom League club.
Preston North End boss Paul Simpson says he is becoming frustrated with Town striker Sam Parkin. The former Swindon man has been weighing-up whether to join the Lilywhites or Luton, the Blues having accepted £300,000 from both clubs.
Boss Jim Magilton has urged striker Sam Parkin to sort out his future sooner rather than later. The Town manager has confirmed that the Blues have accepted bids from Luton and Preston believed to be in the region of £300,000.
Goals from Richard Naylor and Ian Westlake took the Blues to a thoroughly deserved 2-1 home victory over Sheffield Wednesday. Town were irresistible in a first half during which Naylor headed the opener, Westlake adding a second after the break before Lee Peacock s late consolation.