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Ellis Harrison netted his first goal for the Blues and Billy Sharp equalised for the Blades as Town and Sheffield United drew 1-1 at Portman Road. Harrison’s deflected shot gave Town the lead in the 38th minute but Blades skipper Sharp levelled two minutes after the break.

Ellis Harrison’s first goal for the Blues has given Town a 1-0 lead over Sheffield United at half-time at Portman Road.

Boss Paul Lambert felt Town’s point against Sheffield United was huge as the Blues built on last weekends victory over Wigan and closed the gap to safety to only four points plus goal difference.

Loan midfielder Keith Andrews says he’s not sure where he’ll be playing his football after January but doesn’t expect it to be with parent club Blackburn. The 31-year-old feels he was treated badly by the Premier League table proppers in the summer and hopes to move during the transfer window.

Doncaster Rovers chairman John Ryan has confirmed that there is a release clause in striker Billy Sharp’s contract with interested parties needing to offer £3 million in January for it to be triggered. The Blues, Southampton, Cardiff, Burnley and Leicester have all recently been linked with the 25-year-old.

Town have been linked with a move for Derby County frontman Rob Hulse. Wolves, Newcastle and Middlesbrough are also said to be chasing the £2.5 million-rated striker but the Blues are said to be the frontrunners for his signature.

Boss Roy Keane says he will be looking to add to his striking ranks when the transfer window opens in January. The Town manager feels the Blues have found goals hard to come by throughout his time at Portman Road.

Birmingham City midfielder Lee Carsley is interesting Town and Notts County, according to a tabloid report this morning. The 35-year-old is reportedly set to exit St Andrew’s during the transfer window, having not featured in the first team since early November.

Fellow Irish blade Enda Stevens provided one of the assists in United’s 3-2 win.

TEAMtalk understands Daniel Jebbison is preparing to leave Burton Albion in January, but it remains to be seen if he will feature for Sheffield United.