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Town boss Paul Jewell believes that earlier in the season his side would have lost their home game with Brighton once they had gone a goal behind. However, the Blues have been a different proposition in recent weeks with two stunning Michael Chopra strikes and a header from Ibrahima Sonko securing another three points.

Town boss Mick McCarthy felt his team passed the ball much better during their “tough, hard-fought” 0-0 home draw with Brighton but admitted they’re finding it hard to convert chances at present.

Available-for-transfer pair Cameron Stewart and Piotr Malarczyk both start for the U23s in this afternoon’s game against QPR at Loftus Road (KO 2pm).

Town’s U23s are in action at QPR this afternoon (KO 2pm), while the Blues U18s play their first home fixture of the season on Saturday morning when Watford visit Playford Road (KO 11am).

New midfielder Jonathan Douglas is delighted to finally get the chance to play for manager Mick McCarthy and revealed that the Blues boss tried to sign him earlier in his career.

Town have confirmed the signing of former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Giles Coke on a two-year deal with an option for a further season. Coke, 29, has been on trial with the Blues for the last week and played in the friendlies against Peterborough, Colchester and FC Utrecht.

Town manager Mick McCarthy has confirmed that trialists Giles Coke and Larsen Touré are joining the club. The duo both came on as subs during today’s 1-1 draw with FC Utrecht.

Academy sponsorship manager Simon Milton says he’s received more than 100 emails since the launch of the Academy Association yesterday. The former midfielder is charged with raising £500,000 annually as the club moves its youth set-up to Category One.

Defender Paul Digby says he’s delighted to have joined the Blues on a permanent basis following his loan from Barnsley at the end of last season. The 21-year-old has put pen to paper on a one-year deal with an option for a further season.

Town boss Mick McCarthy was pleased with the Blues’ performance as they ended their 2015/16 campaign with a 1-0 win at Derby.