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Tyreeq Bakinson’s first goal for Town saw the Blues to a 1-0 victory over bottom side Doncaster Rovers at the Eco-Power Stadium and to within six points of the play-offs. Bakinson tapped in from close range on 39 after Macauley Bonne’s header had been palmed out by home keeper Jonathan Mitchell as Town dominated from start to finish without being able to add to their lead. ....
Manager Mick McCarthy is determined to keep his feet on the ground despite the Blues getting back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory at Charlton yesterday. Town have now taken 20 points from 33 since McCarthy took charge. ....
Town should have defensive duo Tommy Smith and Gareth McAuley available for selection for Saturday’s live Sky game against Sheffield Wednesday (KO 5.20pm). The return of Smith and McAuley gives manager Roy Keane a selection dilemma with Alex Bruce and Damien Delaney impressing at centre-half in recent weeks. ....
Town boss Kieran McKenna was frustrated as the his side were beaten 1-0 at Portman Road by Lincoln, their first league home defeat of the season, but felt they did more good things than bad in a second half in which eight or nine times out of 10 he felt they would have scored more than once. ....