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Boss Roy Keane says contract talks have begun with skipper David Norris and key defender Gareth McAuley but hints that a large number of Town’s 21 out of contract players might not be kept on beyond the end of their current terms. The Blues manager says the club needs to undergo “big changes”.

Town manager Roy Keane will be looking for his side to end their run of five successive league defeats when they travel to Preston on Saturday. Despite the losses, Keane says that recent performances haven’t been too bad with his side having been let down by a series of individual errors.

Chief executive Simon Clegg says he and owner Marcus Evans are still backing manager Roy Keane, despite the current run of five successive league defeats. The former British Olympic Association chief, speaking after Tuesday’s PLC AGM in the Sir Bobby Robson Suite, believes that the Blues can still make the play-offs this season.

New loan signings Gianni Zuiverloon and Rory Fallon will go straight into the Town squad for Sunday’s East Anglian derby against Norwich City at Carrow Road (BBC1, 1pm). The Dutch right-back looks certain to start, while the New Zealand international striker’s prospects of making the XI have been enhanced by Connor Wickham’s absence with a thigh injury.

Town’s reserves drew 2-2 with Celtic in this afternoon’s behind-closed-doors friendly at Portman Road. Colin Healy and trialist Devann Yao,

As well as being shown live on BBC1 (1pm) in the UK, Sunday’s derby against Norwich City at Carrow Road is being screened throughout the world.

Town boss Roy Keane has dilemmas both up front and at the back ahead of Saturday’s live Sky game at home to Sheffield Wednesday (KO 5.20pm). Central defenders Gareth McAuley and Tommy Smith are back in contention after injury.

Supporters information ahead of QPRs away trip to Cardiff City

Mark Warburton speaks afer QPRs 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.

Images from QPRs Sky Bet Championship fixture with Nottingham Forest at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.