Defensive duo Ibrahima Sonko and Damien Delaney are both rated as doubts ahead of Saturday’s visit to Millwall. Sonko missed the 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace due to a hamstring injury, while Delaney was substituted with a foot problem shortly after half-time.

Manager Paul Jewell said: “We hope Ibrahima might be able to return to training on Wednesday or Thursday, I’m not sure though.

“Damien’s had an injection in his foot to settle it down and we’ll know more about him towards the end of the week too.”

The Blues are definitely without left-back Aaron Cresswell, who is suspended for one match having been sent off on Saturday, with Jewell assessing his options, who include Reece Wabara, Mark Kennedy, Shane O'Connor and Joe Whight, ahead of the game.

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mostyn55 added 19:34 - Oct 24 Great to see Whight in the squad, hope he is given a chance with Cresswell suspended, picking Kennedy would give no pace throughout the side!
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meekreech added 19:39 - Oct 24 Chance for Shane O'Connor to show his worth ! Ivar would be a good replacement for Sonko , would not be a worry . He is a class player and will prove to be competition for that position !
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Keaneish added 20:01 - Oct 24 If Kennedy cones in then the system will have to change. Wabara has to be the next choice if we stick with diamond.
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ITFC4daprem added 20:31 - Oct 24 stick Whight at left back ivrangerson in the middle chops and scotland back up front please
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Garv added 21:19 - Oct 24 Is it so difficult to even get remotely close to spelling players' names right? Who the hell is ivrangerson? Kennedy at left back and a return to old fashioned 4-4-2 please even if just for one game to get back to winning ways, because at the moment the diamond isn't working. Martin right Carson left, Chopra and Ellington up top please.
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petermorris added 21:33 - Oct 24 Agree with Garv - except I prefer the 'Ivrangerson' to Ingimarsson as it rolls of the tongue more fluently.
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Reachy123 added 21:39 - Oct 24 Give Reece Wabara a go be a shame not to use him during his loan spell with us
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shoopdelang added 21:43 - Oct 24 Delaney looked out of his depth again Saturday. Moves the ball to slowly and looks uncomfortable in possession. Also he got rolled by his man a couple of times by being to tight. I also thought ingimarson looked off the pace when he come on ( I know he is lacking match fitness. What is everyone elses opinion of Delaney and Ingimarson based on Saturday? As ofcourse we all see the game differently

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MarkITFC added 22:12 - Oct 24 Id Go with Shane O Connor
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Mark added 22:13 - Oct 24 If we do play the diamond formation pacey full-backs are essential, so Wabara is favourite to replace Cresswell I'd say. Crystal Palace's wingers were fast and pinned back Cresswell and Edwards so our formation was not as effective as normal, but that's not to say the diamond won't work away at Millwall. I think I'd stick with it as going to 4-4-2 means bringing in wingers, and if Carson and Martin are the options then it makes me think back to Peterborough away!

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ErikaTractor added 05:39 - Oct 25 My Team for this game----- Stockdale Whight, Collins, Wabara, Edwards Leadbitter, Bullard, Bowyer, Andrews Chopra, Scotland Don't think we should play Sonko until he's fully fit.
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IvorFeeling added 07:58 - Oct 25 Shoopdelang. Spot on and that was my feedback from Saturdays match. I would sacrifice Scotland on Saturday, have Wabara right back and Edwards at Right midfield. I would also swop Leadbitter for Andrews in the diamond position and have Jimmy next to Bowyer. I wonder whether this is the reason Jimmy has been not effective for the last two matches?
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Sindre94 added 08:25 - Oct 25 PJ hasnt been very good at giving the youngsters a chance yet, apart from Carson I don't think anyone's been giving a fair crack? Cresswell we bought so I don't count him. I personally rate Whight but I think Jewell will prefer one of the more experienced guys. I guess the youngsters arent good enough yet, after all, in Jewell we trust!
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muhrensleftfoot added 08:53 - Oct 25 If Delaney & Sonko are both unfit, then Ingimarson certain to play. If Sonko is OK I expect he'd get the nod ahead of Ingimarson. Wabara will replace Cresswell, even though he's right footed otherwise his home club might start complaining if he gets no games
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arablue added 09:08 - Oct 25 Should give Carson and Martin a chance...
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BwoodBlue added 09:10 - Oct 25 Please not Kennedy - my 5ft Mum is faster than him. We need to go for a player as close to Cresswell in style as possible. Jamie Clapham on a one match deal?
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saffronblue added 09:47 - Oct 25 Why are we now calling to go 4-4-2 after one defeat? We have had a settled side for the last month and it's been working, suddenly one defeat (after a couple of changes) and you all hit the panic button. Either Wabarra or Wight at left back to replace the suspended Cresswell and if Sonko is not fit then play Ivar or even Reece. After that don't tinker with it as a starting 11. If it isn't working at half time by all means PJ review tactics and bring on wingers.

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CornardBlue added 09:54 - Oct 25 We really missed Sonko on Saturday, his presence seems to lift the team, also he is our only threat from corners. PJ must find a place for Wabara as i do not see why we are paying big money and not playing him.
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Surco72 added 10:05 - Oct 25 saffronblue ...totally agree stay with what has been winning us games when our two main strikers are playing . arablue ...i think you will find we gave Carson and Martin a go against Hull,Saints ,Peterboro do not defend well enough which then leads to Cresswell and Edwards being isolated and limited going forward . We have scored 10 goals in last 7 games against 5 sides that were in the top six and conceded 4 ,that is very good with on paper easier games to come Millwall,Doncaster,Barnsley,Watford who we will pass off the park , stop panicing and enjoy

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Oldsage added 10:07 - Oct 25 How tall are the Millwall centrebacks? It's no use playing both Chopra and Scotland upfront together if they have 7 foot centrebacks. In this case play Chopra and JET up front with Scotland to come on as an impact player. Suggest Bullard is given a rest for a week. If Delaney is fit, I would go with him. I wasn't overly impressed with Ingimarsson whn he came on on Saturday- he looked a bit unfit and a bit adrift. Need to give Wabara a game soon, or he will be back at Man c.

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blrmy added 10:12 - Oct 25 The debate about 4-4-2 and diamond is (should) be a mute issue. A good team should be able to adapt during the game, not forced to play one system for 90 minutes come what may. After all 11 players on a pitch are not forced to remain in allocated areas as far as I'm aware!
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blueherts added 10:55 - Oct 25 blrmy - Spot on - amazes me how some teams ( most teams infact) cannot change systems during a game - These are pros and managed by pros - if one system is nullified move em around As for Sat - Wabara at Right back , O Connor/Whight at LB and Carson on LM and push Edwards out wide Right , Leadb and Bowyer in Middle Chops and Scots gotta start up front and with JET , Bullard on bench we can change it around ... Has Martin recovered yet - not be seen since Pboro?

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Southamptonblue added 11:29 - Oct 25 Time for Whight to be given a chance at LB.
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algarvefan added 12:43 - Oct 25 O'Connor for me, one last chance to prove himself to PJ. He has real potential IMO & has been left out in the cold for too long. We need to blend this squad to give it more speed and urgency or we're doomed Capt Mainwaring...doooomed I tell ye!!
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Infineteregress added 12:47 - Oct 25 Reckon Shane O'Connor should be given another crack at left back and, assuming we switch from the diamond formation, put Wabara in at right back, Edwards on the wing. Oh yeah and Ingimarsson and Collins in the middle.
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