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Leeds United have emerged as late entrants in the race for the signature of Tommy Miller. However, Sunderland look all but certain to sign the former Hartlepool star, who is currently in Spain on his stag do.
Town will point to an awful refereeing display from Iain Williamson as they were held to a 0-0 draw at Millwall. Williamson harshly sent off Georges Santos in the second half but failed to do the same later on when Millwall keeper Tony Warner handled the ball outside of the area.
Town fell to yet another home defeat as Nolberto Solano, last year's red card villain in this fixture, scored a first half winner for Newcastle. Town huffed and puffed and as ever had loads of possession, but as usual the crossing wasn't up to much and clearcut chances were very far and few between.
Town have been drawn at home to Conference League side Morecambe in round three of the FA Cup. It's the third time in three years the Blues have faced non-league opposition at this stage with Morecambe their opponents two years ago. Town visited Dagenham and Redbridge last season.
Town fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Derby County at Pride Park. Goals from Peter Kennedy and Daniele Dichio inside a minute just before the break put the home side ahead. A penalty from Tommy Miller and a header from Darren Bent won the Blues the point.