Town claimed their third successive win on the road as Brett Pitman’s 10th minute goal saw the Blues to a 1-0 victory in their first league game against the MK Dons at Stadium MK. Town ought to have won the game by a greater margin with the Blues failing to take a number of good chances.
Town have completed the signing of AFC Bournemouth striker Brett Pitman on a three-year deal with an option for a further season. We understand that the 27-year-old has joined on a free transfer.
Boss Mick McCarthy has confirmed that Josh Emmanuel, Myles Kenlock and Teddy Bishop will all start for the Blues in their final home game against the MK Dons tomorrow afternoon, however, striker Daryl Murphy remains sidelined with his calf injury and is now unlikely to be involved for Town again this season.
Town’s winless league run stretched to seven games as the Blues drew 0-0 at home to Cardiff City. Daryl Murphy went closest to breaking the deadlock in the first half when Bluebirds keeper David Marshall tipped his header from a Kevin Bru corner against the woodwork.
Town boss Mick McCarthy has confirmed that winger Tommy Oar will miss Tuesday’s game at Hull City having suffered a concussion during Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Huddersfield, while Jay Tabb has a hamstring injury. Better news is that long-term injured pair Luke Hyam and Luke Varney are getting closer to getting back to action.