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Boss Paul Jewell says he won’t make any rash changes to his side when Portsmouth visit Portman Road on Saturday despite Tuesday’s 2-0 loss to league leaders QPR. The Town manager, who will have to make one change with Colin Healy out injured, has generally been pleased with his side’s recent performances but feels they can do better in front of goal.
Boss Joe Royle has confirmed that left-back Scott Barron will start Saturday's FA Cup third round tie at home to Portsmouth. Royle, the last English manager to win the trophy with Everton back in 1995, is keen for the Blues enjoy a rare cup run this season.
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Boss Jim Magilton is sweating on the fitness of striker Billy Clarke as they Blues go into their third game in six days at Burnley on Saturday. Clarke has a knee problem and looks likely to be replaced by either Danny Haynes or Gary Roberts.
Dean Bowditch scored twice, the first a penalty, as Town's reserves started their season with a 2-1 home win over Portsmouth. The visitors went ahead after a blunder from keeper Andy Reynolds before Bowditch netted a goal in each half.