Former Southampton defender Dan Seaborne is with the Blues in Ireland and is amongst the subs for today's friendly at Shelbourne which kicks off at 5pm.

The 26-year-old was linked with Town in May after his release by the Saints. AFC Bournemouth, where he spent time on loan last season, were also said to be interested.

Manager Mick McCarthy isn't at the game as he has a prior engagement in the UK, so Terry Connor is in charge of the side.

Skipper Carlos Edwards is also missing as he's with Trinidad and Tobago at the CONCACAF Gold Cup in the US, while striker Paul Taylor didn't make the trip as he is taking his recovery from his foot injury steadily, along with Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, whose move to Bristol City is still under discussion.

Keeper Dean Gerken is also with the squad and will play the second half, along with centre-half Seaborne.

Town first half: Loach, Hewitt, Cresswell, Chambers, Mings, Skuse, Timlin, Wordsworth, Nouble, Chopra, Carson.

Town second half: Gerken, Hammond, Smith, Seaborne, October, Lawrence, Hyam, Berkane, McGoldrick, Tabb, Murphy.

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TractorCam added 16:36 - Jul 6 Seaborne, haven't heard about him lately, perhaps a deal on the cards then, COYB
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essexboy added 16:36 - Jul 6 Looks good to me.
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keith_1986 added 16:37 - Jul 6 Mints at centre back I take it?
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keith_1986 added 16:38 - Jul 6 Mings*
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suffolkpunchdrunk added 16:44 - Jul 6 Seaborne settles in the squad, see him sell himself in the second at Shelbourne on Saturday. 6-1 to the blues with Chopra scoring two in the first half and McGoldrick scoring a second half hat trick (maybe) COYB!
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Jimmys_Law added 16:46 - Jul 6 Pretty strong teams we're putting out I think, even if they are a bit of a mish mash of pros, scholars and trialists.
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Jimmys_Law added 16:47 - Jul 6 Would've liked to have seen Taylor play, obviously he isn't match fit get though. Hopefully we'll see him in some other pre season fixtures.
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brittaniaman added 16:57 - Jul 6 I could not understand why Taylor is not there ???? because the whole week has just been training sessions !!! with this match at the end, which he could have been excluded from
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taylor15 added 17:03 - Jul 6 no place for marriott? thought this would be an ideal game? unless he is injured of course! anyone know!?
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Jimmys_Law added 17:09 - Jul 6 I think with the other strikers going to Ireland for the week MM said there wasn't going to room for him as well. Plus he played in the U18's game against Coggeshall last weekend.
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EatonBlue added 17:10 - Jul 6 suffolkpunchdrunk - that's easy for you to say!
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DerehamBlue added 17:13 - Jul 6 I believe Seabourne would be a good addition to the squad if a deal is on, a chance to show what he can do even if it is only half a game against a youthful Shelbourne team.
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muccletonjoe added 17:14 - Jul 6 Seaborne is a definite yes from me
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wairey added 17:19 - Jul 6 is hyam injured?
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parkinshair added 17:29 - Jul 6 Hyam is listed. No Tabb though?
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blues1 added 17:31 - Jul 6 Wakey wakey wairey. Hyam playing 2nd half
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Bluetone added 17:38 - Jul 6 No Tabb and no Marriot anyone know why?
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ManningtreeBlue99 added 17:46 - Jul 6 I don't know why Tabb isn't playing, but he's sitting with the Town fans
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IpswichLewis added 17:51 - Jul 6 CAN SOMEONE WHO IS AT THE GAME PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED ON THE SCORE AND SCORERS PLEASE??
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Jimmys_Law added 17:56 - Jul 6 The official twitter says its 0-0 at half time.
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martleshamitfc added 18:02 - Jul 6 Chopra didn't score then?
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RichmondBlue added 18:13 - Jul 6 One nil town. Murphy scorer with first touch
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TractorRoyNo1 added 18:21 - Jul 6 Mick is with Chris Evans and co at the children in need dine and disco weekend.
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Jimmys_Law added 18:25 - Jul 6 2-0 Town. Murphy scores again.
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Len_Brennan added 10:42 - Jul 7 Seaborne is not good enough, hope we don't pursue this one. I see Stephen Ward is linked again too - NO WAY!
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