Page 18 - Simon Grayson News Today

THIS is my 22nd season following City’s fortunes for the T&A and Mark Hughes has become the 16th permanent manager in that time.

Town striker David McGoldrick is only too aware of the importance of today’s visit to relegation rivals Huddersfield.

Town face Preston at Deepdale on Saturday looking to inflict a rare defeat on the Lilywhites, who are very much play-off contenders despite having one of the division’s smallest budgets.

Town boss Mick McCarthy says Preston manager Simon Grayson jokingly put a £4 million price tag on striker Jordan Hugill after the 24-year-old Blues target netted a late equaliser the sides drew 1-1 at Deepdale. McCarthy is understood to have had bids of £1.5 million and this week £2 million turned down for the former Port Vale man.

HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturday’s game at Portman Road by delving into their forums.

Boss Mick McCarthy is out to keep Portman Road buzzing when the Blues take on Preston North End on Saturday. Town beat Leeds 2-1 on Tuesday to record back-to-back home wins for the first time since August as they climbed to fifth in the Championship table.

Town club captain Richard Naylor has joined League One side Leeds United on loan until February 9th. Naylor, 31, was born in Leeds and supported the club as a boy.

HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturdays FA Cup tie by delving into their forums.

FLEETWOOD interim boss Stephen Crainey says his side showed their “ruthless streak” as they ran out 3-0 winners against Wanderers.

FLEETWOOD interim boss Stephen Crainey is looking for a reaction against Wanderers on Tuesday night.