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Paul Jewell says he’s had plenty of dust-ups with QPR manager Neil Warnock over the years, even stretching back to his time as a player. However, the Blues boss says Warnock, whose table-topping side his Town team faces at Loftus Road this evening (KO 8pm), is a very good manager and he expects the west Londoners to be promoted to the Premier League this season.

Derby County manager Nigel Clough has confirmed that Blues boss Roy Keane has been in contact and that defender Jay McEveley’s name was one of those mentioned. Keane, who played alongside Clough at Nottingham Forest, says he has made one or two enquiries with the transfer window opening last Monday.

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QPR boss Neil Warnock says he’s looking forward to experiencing the Portman Road atmosphere when his side visits Suffolk tonight. Warnock, who

Boss Roy Keane says it’s no surprise to him that tonight’s opponents QPR and Saturdays visitors Cardiff City are currently topping the Championship. Keane’s Blues, who sit in third, take on the Bluebirds at Portman Road on Saturday.

Town will play League Two Crewe Alexandra away in the second round of the Carling Cup. The tie will be played in the week commencing 23rd August. Crewe beat Derby at home in round one.

In the sixth of a series of pre-season reports, HarryFromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. The three London teams of Queens Park Rangers, Charlton Athletic and Millwall are under the spotlight in today’s notes.

Town striker Connor Wickham has completed his move to Sunderland, signing a four-year deal at the Stadium of Light. The Blues have revealed the fee to be an initial £8.1 million rising to more than £12 million after additional clauses relating to appearances and achievements are triggered. TWTD understands that there is also a clause which will see the Blues receive a percentage of the profit from his future sale.

Town boss Paul Jewell says the Blues have to be satisfied with the fee they negotiated with Sunderland for striker Connor Wickham. The Black Cats have paid Town an initial £8.1 million with the deal set to rise to beyond £12 million via add-ons, while the Blues will receive a percentage of the profit the Wearsiders make if they sell the England U21 international frontman.

Town dropped out of the play-off zone after drawing 1-1 at home to Sheffield United. James Beattie put the Blades in front in the first half, but Alan Lee hit back after the break, however, overall it was a lacklustre performance from the Blues.