Josh Carson’s first two senior goals saw the Blues to a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Portman Road. The 17-year-old netted in each half before Paddy McCarthy pulled one back for the Eagles.
Town boss Paul Jewell was delighted to be speaking to the press about a youngster other than Connor Wickham after Josh Carson netted his first two senior goals as the Blues beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Portman Road.
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New signing Jason Brown says he's at Portman Road to provide competition for Scott Loach and Arran Lee-Barrett rather than just as cover for Town's other two keepers. Brown, 30, joined the Blues on a contract until the end of the season earlier today.
Third-placed Town return to action following the international break when they face a Blackburn Rovers side struggling for wins under new manager John Eustace at Ewood Park live on Sky on Good Friday, but boss Kieran McKenna warns that the Lancastrians have been far from easy to beat under their incoming boss (KO 5.30pm).
Town boss Roy Keane has hinted at changes to his side for Saturday’s visit to Swansea’s Liberty Stadium. Keane was disappointed with Tuesday’s “sluggish” display as the Blues lost 2-0 at home to Plymouth.
Damien Delaney replacing the injury Ibrahima Sonko at the heart of the defence seems likely to be the Blues’ only change when they take on Portsmouth at Fratton Park tonight looking for their third win in three games (KO 7.45pm). The Town stand-in skipper dislocated a rib in Saturday’s abandoned match against Middlesbrough and will be out for up to a month.