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Town boss Paul Jewell believes that earlier in the season his side would have lost their home game with Brighton once they had gone a goal behind. However, the Blues have been a different proposition in recent weeks with two stunning Michael Chopra strikes and a header from Ibrahima Sonko securing another three points.
Town boss Mick McCarthy felt his team passed the ball much better during their “tough, hard-fought” 0-0 home draw with Brighton but admitted they’re finding it hard to convert chances at present.
Available-for-transfer pair Cameron Stewart and Piotr Malarczyk both start for the U23s in this afternoon’s game against QPR at Loftus Road (KO 2pm).
Town’s U23s are in action at QPR this afternoon (KO 2pm), while the Blues' U18s play their first home fixture of the season on Saturday morning when Watford visit Playford Road (KO 11am).
New midfielder Jonathan Douglas is delighted to finally get the chance to play for manager Mick McCarthy and revealed that the Blues boss tried to sign him earlier in his career.