Bailey Clements News Today

Chesterfield, managed by former Blues boss Paul Cook with Kieron Dyer on his staff and Armando Dobra a key member of the squad, secured the National League title and promotion to League Two by beating Boreham Wood 3-0 at the SMH Group Stadium this afternoon.

Blues general manager of football operations Lee O’Neill has sought to allay concerns regarding youngsters Andre Dozzell and Armando Dobra only being tied to Town for another 18 months.

Ex-Ipswich and Maidstone player Darren Oxbrow reflects on life in football, the police and beyond.

General manager of football operations Lee O’Neill is expecting a quiet January transfer window, but expects one or two of the Blues’ younger players to go out on loan to gain experience. ONeill also says owner Marcus Evans is pleased with the clubs position going into the second half of the campaign, despite the recent downturn in form.

Freddie Sears played 45 minutes and Ben Morris and Grant Ward an hour each as they made their returns after lengthy spells out with ACL injuries as Towns U23s were beaten 4-1 by Millwall at The Den, Ben Folami netting the Blues’ goal.

Town’s FA Cup second-round tie against Barrow remains 0-0 at half-time.

U18s manager Adem Atay says tonight’s FA Youth Cup third round tie against Andover Town at Portman Road is a good chance for the U18s to showcase their talents in front of fans and also boss Paul Lambert (KO 7pm).

A Luke Offord own goal and a brilliant Bersant Celina chip having given the Blues. 2-0 lead over Crewe Alexandra at Portman Road at half-time.

A Luke Offord own goal and a brilliant Bersant Celina chip saw the Blues to a 2-1 victory over bottom club Crewe Alexandra at Portman Road. Offord turned a Sone Aluko cross past his own keeper in the third minute, then Celina added a fantastic second in first-half injury time. Chris Long’s 73rd minute goal for the Railwaymen made the closing stages more nervy than they ought to have been with Town having missed plenty of chances to put the game out of sight.

Town’s game against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light remains 0-0 at half-time with the Blues having had the better first-half chances.