Alan Lee scored within seconds of coming off the bench to give the Blues a deserved 1-0 victory over Hull City at Portman Road. However, the win wasn t enough with the Blues finishing the season eighth and failing to reach the play-offs by one point.
Midfielder Velice Sumulikoski will make a surprise return to action when the Blues travel to Deepdale to face Preston on Saturday. The Macedonian had been expected to miss the rest of the season due to a torn artery in his leg, but the club sought a second opinion and the 27-year-old has been given the all-clear to play.
Striker Shefki Kuqi and midfielder Velice Sumulikoski are back in the Town party travelling to Preston for Saturday s crunch penultimate game of the season. The duo are likely to be amongst the subs at Deepdale as the Blues chase their fourth away win of 2007/08.
Striker Pablo Couñago looks set to come straight back into the Town side for Sunday s home derby with Norwich City after completing his three-match ban (KO noon). The Blues are yet to rule out injured trio Shefki Kuqi, Jon Walters and David Norris.
Town dropped out of the play-off zone after drawing 1-1 at home to Sheffield United. James Beattie put the Blades in front in the first half, but Alan Lee hit back after the break, however, overall it was a lacklustre performance from the Blues.