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Mixed fortunes for Towns five senior loanees this weekend. Wayne Browns Watford won 2-0 away at Crystal Palace while Richard Naylors Barnsley drew 1-1 at home to Sheffield United. Both played the full 90 minutes.

Former Norwich keeper Andy Marshall looks set to retake his place in the Town starting line-up when the Blues travel to face his old club on Sunday. Youngster James Pullen failed to impress either in the first team last Saturday or in the reserves on Wednesday.

Former Town keeper James Pullen, who is now back at Portman Road as first team masseur, will be running this year’s Virgin London Marathon in aid of the ITFC Charitable Trust and also Sense – dressed as Blues mascot Crazee. The marathon is on Sunday 21st April.

Towns second string will feel they should have got more than a draw from their game with Leicester. As it was Dean Bowditchs first half opener was equalised by Kevin Larvin in the second period.

Leading Premiership scorer Marcus Stewart has urged George Burley to raid the First Division for players as he seeks to strengthen his squad. The striker, signed from Huddersfield last season, sees the Nationwide League as a source which goes largely untapped by many Premiership clubs.

Former Town striker Ian Marshall has been allowed to play for loan club Blackpool in the FA Cup against Charlton tomorrow. 35-year-old Marshall is still a Bolton player but they have given him permission to play at the Valley.

Town midfielder Cole Skuse has paid tribute to club stalwart Dick Parker, the training ground caretaker and academy kit manager, who passed away after suffering a fatal heart attack last weekend at the age of 67 having worked at the club for 20 years.

The Scottsdale REALTORS trade association installed a new Leadership Team.

Old Git gives us his view on last nights reserve match against Tottenham.

Young Town keeper James Pullen is considering an offer of a loan move to Peterborough United. Pullen spent most of last season on loan at Blackpool where he made 19 full appearances.