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Town’s poor start to the season continued as the Blues exited the Carling Cup at Peterborough United. Tamás Priskin put Town in front, then missed a penalty but goals from Lee Freckington and George Boyd won the tie for the home side.

Boss Roy Keane was pleased with the performance and the result as his fifth-placed Blues beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park. The Town manager felt Andros Townsend’s second half red card for a high boot was harsh.

Town picked up their second away win of the season as Roy Keane’s men beat George Burley’s Crystal Palace 2-1 in an ill-tempered clash at Selhurst Park, both teams ending the match with 10 men. Grant Leadbitter netted a penalty just after the break, Claude Davis having been sent off for a foul on Jon Stead, then Carlos Edwards added the second, prior to Andros Townsend making an early exit and Neil Danns pulling a late goal back for the home side.

Bristol City boss Keith Millen says he’s hopeful of signing Town striker Jon Stead. The Robins have been chasing the 27-year-old for some weeks now and have agreed a £225,000 fee with the Blues.

Boss Roy Keane says strikers Pablo Couñago and Jon Stead are likely to be the last players leaving the club this summer. Stead has been in talks with a number of clubs of late including Bristol City, Cardiff and Blackpool.

Town and Cardiff are continuing to talk about a proposed swap deal involving Ross McCormack moving to Portman Road and Jon Stead joining the Bluebirds, according to reports in Wales. News of the Blues interest in the Scot first

Boss Roy Keane had good and bad news after Mark Kennedy and Carlos Edwards underwent scans on the injuries they suffered in the 3-1 win at Middlesbrough on Saturday. Edwards will be back sooner than expected having picked up a groin problem, but Kennedy will be sidelined for longer than had been hoped with his hamstring strain.

Town U18s recovered from being two goals down to beat Rushden and Diamonds 4-2 in a pre-season friendly at Playford Road on Wednesday afternoon. Goals from Tony Boto, a Charlie Sheringham penalty, Jordan Rhodes and Stuart Ainsley gave the Blues their victory.

Town are set to make a move for Cardiff striker or winger Ross McCormack having given up their pursuit of Michael Chopra, according to reports in Wales this morning. The Blues are said to be offering former England U21 international frontman Jon Stead in exchange for the 23-year-old.

Town came from behind to defeat Real Valladolid 3-1 at Portman Road. Javier Baraja put the visitors in front from the spot, but Pim Balkestein, Connor Wickham and a Luis Prieto own goal took the Blues to their win in the second half.