New signing Paul Taylor could require surgery after suffering a cracked bone in his foot during Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat to Wolves. Fellow frontman Michael Chopra is a doubt ahead of Saturday’s home game against Charlton.

Boss Paul Jewell said: “Paul Taylor’s cracked a bone in his foot and is on crutches. He’s got to go back and see a specialist in two weeks’ time to determine whether he’ll need surgery.

“It’s a big blow because he’s looked a bit of a shining light for us in the two and a half games he’s played. But when your luck’s going against you, that’s what happens and you can’t afford to let it get you down.

“We’ll have 11 players that will start the game tomorrow and hopefully they’ll be good enough to get a result. Michael Chopra’s doubtful with a thigh strain.”

Another summer addition, 18-year-old right-back Elliott Hewitt, has suffered a minor setback as he continues his comeback after the hip impingement operations he underwent prior to joining the Blues: “Elliott Hewitt has picked up a thigh strain during his rehab. He is going to pick up little niggles.

“Josh Carson trained this morning and is in contention after hurting his knee in training last Friday. Arran Lee-Barrett fell on his knee in training but he’s fine now.”

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TractorCam added 13:06 - Sep 21 Bad news, if Jewell doesn't start Jason Scotland i'll punch myself in the face
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Tractamatt added 13:06 - Sep 21 The news just keeps getting better
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Garv added 13:07 - Sep 21 Brilliant.
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bluey123 added 13:07 - Sep 21 Hard luck on Taylor little sympathy for Chopra prehaps Jewell will bring in another loan GREAT
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TractorCam added 13:11 - Sep 21 bluey123 you're an idiot.
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prickettboy3 added 13:11 - Sep 21 This might (might) just be one of those things which turn our season around for the better. I've been a big fan of Taylor, he and Luongo are the only one's able to hold their heads hight right now (possibly Loach too) but the fact is we haven't performed since Taylor arrived, as PJ has tinkered with line-up's and formations trying to accommodate him. With his hands tied and neither Taylor or Chops available, JET & Scotland may provide some unforeseen heroics. If not then bugger.

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fatronaldo added 13:12 - Sep 21 "Arran Lee-Barrett fell on his knee in training but he's fine now" ???
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irishtim added 13:19 - Sep 21 oh no. Typical. Step up jason scotland.
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bluey123 added 13:19 - Sep 21 Tractorcam so are you
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righty added 13:21 - Sep 21 Scotland plays scores 2 then dropped to allow Chopra back just like he dropped Hyam after saving his job
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jert16 added 13:24 - Sep 21 oh sh!t :(
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babyblue added 13:28 - Sep 21 Time to give Ellington another chance?
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Ipswich24 added 13:54 - Sep 21 Really bad news, feel for Taylor looks a great little player. I really think we should push boat out and get in Wickham
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ITFC2012 added 13:58 - Sep 21 Oh great. In my opinion I think Taylor is going to become our Top Player followed closely by JET but i also think Chopra will never shine under us. Hopefully im wrong about that. But i'm more than happy to see Scotland play a whole game and maybe ellington or JET up there with him.
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Sindre94 added 13:58 - Sep 21 bad news... give scotland a start
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nitroblue1970 added 13:59 - Sep 21 We need goals, Wickham therefore is not the answer! Use what we have......
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beerhelps added 14:10 - Sep 21 Good god, theres not enough drinking hours in the day to compensate for this weeks news! mutter, mutter'.......Ellington hat-trick, Ellington hat-trick........' Nurse, I'll have a vodka with that!
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afrodids added 14:47 - Sep 21 maybe murray will get his chance now! could be the rhodes,wickham!!!!!!!!!!!! Tongue firmly in cheek!!
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Bergholtblue added 15:30 - Sep 21 I hope he kept the receipt!
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Michael11 added 15:33 - Sep 21 Bad news, been arguably the one positive to come put the last two games was Taylor is looking sharp!
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karls_dad added 15:45 - Sep 21 The news out of PR just gets worse by the minute, to say we will have 11 players out tomorrow is cutting it fine, we have hardly a squad left that is worth putting their boots on, Ellington could not not find his way home let alone the back of the net! Jet could not hit a barn door at 5 paces, and poor old boy Scotland runs out of puff after 45 mins, so what does that leave us up front? not alot really as my Mrs keeps telling me!

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andygizmo added 16:12 - Sep 21 Taking my boots tomorrow. I've netted a few in the 70's and 80's. bad news always comes in groups. We have to get by. Who knows maybe changing the faces maybe the answer. I'll be there without big expectations.
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 16:33 - Sep 21 Bad luck on Paul Taylor. I wish him a speedy recovery. We need players with a bit of energy about them.
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Lennyboy added 17:24 - Sep 21 I think PJ's time is nearly up and although miles better than the last clown we had in charge, I truly believe he lacks the amount of experience we need to claw our way from the bottom. I understand there are alot of matches to go but this is the worst start we could possibly have had. The small squad we have is down to the Management, both Jewell and Clegg the Clown; Mr Evans is not blameless either. I fear for tomorrow but hope for the best. A loss must indicate a reluctant but necessary change in Manager.

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TractorTrog added 17:33 - Sep 21 Sad news for Taylor hope his back very soon.... along with Chops Hmmm what to do bring on Ellington first half then Scotland second half or Scotland to play the full game ? I love this game you know Im hoping the dressing room speech will be " right there isnt enough of us to specialise in one thing so everybody cover everybodys backs....could be just what the Doctor ordered!!! COYB

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