Page 10 - Dan Harding News Today

Town have named a strong side for this afternoons reserves game with Peterborough United at Playford Road (KO 2pm). The match was moved from Portman Road to reduce the number of games being played on the main pitch.

Towns reserves continued their 100% start to their league season with a 2-0 victory over Peterborough United at Playford Road. Gary Roberts put the Blues in front from the penalty spot in the first half and Jaime Peters wrapped it up three minutes from time.

Gavin Williams struck in the 89th minute to give the Blues a deserved 1-0 victory over Birmingham City. The second half sub volleyed home Gary Robertss cross after Town had had the ball repeatedly cleared off the Birmingham line, had a penalty call turned down and had hit the woodwork.

Skipper Jason De Vos and striker Alan Lee have emerged as injury doubts ahead of Towns New Years Day game with West Brom (KO 3pm). Lee has an achilles injury, while De Vos hurt his ribs and ankle at Coventry on Saturday.

Striker Billy Clarke is back with Town after completing his loan spell with Darlington, but says he would like to remain with the Quakers for the rest of the season. Clarke netted nine goals in 22 starts and three sub appearances for the League Two side.

Liam Trotter has rejoined the Blues at the end of his three-month loan with Grimsby, but Towns other on-loan players still have a few more days before their spells are up on December 31st and were in action today.

Town should finally learn their FA Cup third round opponents this evening when Droylsden and Chesterfield restage their second round replay at the Bloods Butchers Arms Ground.

In a conversation with Soundings Trade Only days before Thanksgiving, Moore, 77, described how he and Garcia grew Nautical Ventures to one of the biggest dealerships in Florida and where the company is headed.

Southend boss Steve Tilson wants to keep Town full-back Dan Harding at Roots Hall when his loan spell expires at the end of the year. The Shrimpers manager says Harding is keen to remain with the League One side, but that the Blues may have other ideas regarding his future.

Town have given on-loan striker Dean Bowditch permission to play for Brentford in Fridays FA Cup second round tie at Barrow (live on Setanta Sports, 7.45pm). The frontman is with the Bees until January.