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Deadline day signing Barry Cotter is set to make his first appearance in a Blues shirt this afternoon when Town’s U23s take on Colchester United at their Florence Park training ground (KO 1pm).

A Town U23 side featuring new signings Barry Cotter and Chris Goteni as well as trialists Mohammed Sagaf and Ben Stephens were comprehensively beaten 5-2 by Colchester United at the Us Florence Park training ground on Monday afternoon. Ben Folami (pictured) and Shane McLoughlin netted second-half goals for Gerard Nashs side in front of watching Blues boss Mick McCarthy and his assistant Terry Connor.

Town boss Mick McCarthy says 19-year-old Barry Cotter, who joined the Blues from League of Ireland Limerick yesterday, has the qualities to stand a chance of making it as a Championship player.

Blues boss Mick McCarthy says he’ll continue to manage the club as if he’s going to be at Town next season even if that’s currently far from certain.

Town boss Mick McCarthy says he was quote some “mind-boggling” wages which shocked even him while looking to add to his squad during the January transfer window.

Town host Peterborough United in a third-v-fourth clash at Portman Road on Saturday looking to maintain their recently improved home form.

THE Common Travel Area is likely to make the journey from the League of Ireland to the Football League even more, er, common in the coming years.Foo

St Patrick’s Athletic have added former Hearts forward Jake Mulraney to their ranks ahead of the 2023 League of Ireland season

Barry Cotter has signed a three and a half year deal with League One side Barnsley after securing a transfer away from Shamrock Rovers.

Ennis footballer Barry Cotter has signed with English League One outfit Barnsley FC for a fee in the region of £20,000.