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The would-be champions do not always land the final blow in the title race

Town boss Roy Keane will have to decide whether to rest a few players for Saturday’s FA Cup trip to League One Southampton with two arguably more important Championship games following on Tuesday and next weekend. Midfielder David Norris, just back from a long-term knee problem, could be one of those left out.

Alex Keble looks back on the most dramatic final days as we look ahead to another exciting conclusion

TomTheWriter assesses the mood in the opposition camp as the Blues make the trip to the Valley following the sacking of manager Paul Cook.

Boss Mick McCarthy takes the Blues to Charlton for Saturday’s live Sky game looking for a fourth successive win at The Valley (Sky Sports One, from noon, kick-off 12.30pm). Despite Town having conceded two poor goals in last week’s 2-2 home draw with Wolves, McCarthy has confirmed that he will stick with his regular back four against the Addicks.

Charlton manager Alan Curbishley says that former Blue Matt Holland was misquoted in reports which claimed he was looking for a loan move away from the Valley. The Ireland international contacted his boss when the story broke to tell him he is keen to remain with the Addicks.

Jimmy Bullard could make his first start after his recent return to the Blues when Town take on Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday. The midfielder has been working on his fitness during the two-week international break, having come on as a sub against Leeds, and could be considered ready to go into the starting XI, along with new loan signing Danny Collins.

Euell had to be patient and work hard for an opportunity in the Championship, which ended up coming around very quickly and unexpectedly

TomTheWriter assesses the mood in the opposition camp as the Blues make the trip to the Valley following the sacking of manager Paul Cook.

Date published: Friday 16th April 2021 11:03 - Matthew Briggs Former Northampton boss Aidy Boothroyd wants to return to club management after the Football Association announced he was leaving as boss of the England Under-21s. future had been in doubt after the Under-21s’ early exit from Euro 2021 and his contract was due to expire in the summer. Boothroyd guided the Young Lions to three European Championships – reaching the semi-finals in 2017 – after succeeding Gareth South...