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Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert was speaking after collecting her DBE from the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.

Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert was speaking after collecting her DBE from the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.

Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert was speaking after collecting her DBE from the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.

Loan defender Darren O’Dea says he doesn’t know whether he will still be with parent club Celtic next season. The 24-year-old, who is in Dublin having won his fourth full Irish cap as an 85th minute sub in last night’s 3-0 victory over Wales, is with the Blues until May.

Towns excellent home form faces its biggest test of the season on Saturday when second-placed Watford bring the divisions top away record to Portman Road. The Blues have few injury concerns aside from Alan Quinn, who has a minor ankle problem.

Departing defender Dan Harding says his lack of opportunities with Town over the last year were down to manager Jim Magiltons feelings towards him rather than football. Last week, Harding joined Reading on loan for the rest of the season.

New loan signing Frazer Richardson has two memories of visiting Portman Road which particularly stand out.

A KIND-hearted six-year-old boy from Stockton Heath has completed a 15-mile fundraising walk – and even managed to keep a smile on his face…

Defensive options are once again Jim Magiltons main concern ahead of Tuesdays trip to Stoke City (KO 7.45pm). Richard Naylor has a badly bruised toe and appears a big doubt for the visit to the Britannia Stadium.

A Town reserves side including a number of trialists defeated West Hams second string 1-0 in a friendly at Playford Road on Wednesday afternoon. Dan Harding netted the only goal of the game from the edge of the box in the 70th minute.