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Town boss Kieran McKenna has revealed left-back Greg Leigh should be back in training later this month having suffered a compression fracture to his leg in September’s 2-2 draw at Sheffield Wednesday.

Boss Kieran McKenna knows neutrals and TV companies will be looking for a famous FA Cup shock when the Blues travel to Bracknell Town for their first round tie on Monday and says his side needs to pay the Southern League Premier South side respect and make sure they do a professional job (ITV4, KO 7.45pm).

Striker Gerrard Buabo has signed his first professional deal with the club.

Blues youngster Fraser Alexander is joining Vanarama National League South Cheshunt on a month’s loan, TWTD understands.

Centre-half Cameron Burgess is back in full contact training following his facial injury, while manager Kieran McKenna reports no new injuries ahead of Friday night’s live Sky game against Derby at Portman Road.

Highlights of last nights 1-0 Papa Johns Trophy defeat at Cambridge United.

Town host Portsmouth in a second-v-third clash at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon in front of a crowd in excess of 28,000 with manager Kieran McKenna hoping fans will play a part in helping their side to victory.

Blues wing-back Wes Burns was an unused sub as Wales were beaten 1-0 by Poland at the Cardiff City Stadium this evening.

Blues wing-back Wes Burns was an unused sub as Wales were beaten 1-0 by Poland at the Cardiff City Stadium this evening.

Deadline day signing Arthur Melo continued his road back to full fitness in the Under 21s 1-0 defeat to Rochdale and was replaced by returning reds star Jay Spearing.