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TWTD sponsoree Mark Burchill says he is enjoying his spell with Town and says he feels he did well on his debut. The Celtic man is the latest in a long line of players to be sponsored by TWTD, a role of honour which includes Manu Thetis, Titus Bramble and Neil Gregory.
That Biblical imagery is rolled out every year at the Scottish Cup Fourth Round weekend, which has a habit of throwing up shock results.
Town manager Joe Royle has included Jim Magilton in his squad despite the midfielder having missed training this week with a groin problem. Tommy Miller also missed training today but is still likely to be OK for the visit to Fratton Park on Saturday.
Former Blue Hermann Hreidarsson says he intends to offer his services to former club Portsmouth for free in their hour of need. The 38-year-old was released by Coventry at the end of last season.
Boss Jim Magilton says he is working hard on signing new players ahead of the 2008/09 season, but says the Blues will not be held to ransom as they seek to strengthen their squad, despite having Marcus Evans's millions behind them.