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Lazio could finally play the friendly they have owed the Blues for nine years as part of the Blues' preparations for 2012/13. Two games were agreed with the Serie A side when keeper Matteo Sereni joined the Rome club in July 2003 with the
Town top scorer Pablo Couñago says he wants to remain with the Blues despite likely interest in him after his 19-goal season at Portman Road.
Skipper Matt Holland says he will not be looking for a move from Portman Road in the summer whatever division the Blues find themselves in. Holland is one of a number of players recently linked with close season moves as Town's relegation plight has looked more serious.
Town dropped into the bottom three after narrowly failing to break the deadlock in an exciting 0-0 at Portman Road. The Blues were the better side for the majority of the match, but Peter Schmeichel's leg and a post prevented the Blues getting the three points, although Matteo Sereni made two fine saves in the later stages.
George Burley, Marcus Bent and Matt Holland all felt that Town's performance against Villa probably deserved more than a point and that the Blues showed a lot of spirit.