Stay updated with breaking news from Jack Marriott. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Town boss Mick McCarthy has handed new signing Balint Bajner his debut and Elliott Hewitt the right midfield role for this evening’s live Sky season opener against Fulham at Portman Road (KO 5.15pm).
Manager Mick McCarthy believes Wales U21 international Elliott Hewitt has returned to the club an improved player having spent much of last season on loan with League One Gillingham. The 20-year-old could start today’s opening match of the season at home to Fulham at right midfield with the Blues short of wide options with Paul Anderson, Cameron Stewart and Stephen Hunt all injured.
Town are leading Fulham 1-0 via a Daryl Murphy goal at half-time.
SIR – The polar division within the Tory party is painfully demonstrated in the conflicting aims of the two leadership candidates, neither of whom has demonstrated any of the qualities needed to unify that party.
New signings Scott Loach and Massimo Luongo are included in tonight’s squad for the friendly at Cambridge United (KO 7.45pm), along with Lee Martin who has missed out so far due to a thigh injury. Aaron Cresswell and Damien Delaney are both in the squad despite being linked with moves to Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest respectively.