Striker David McGoldrick could be back training with the rest of the squad as soon as tomorrow as he continues his rehabilitation after the knee injuries which ended his 2013/14.

The 26-year-old missed tonight’s friendly at Colchester but McCarthy says he’s close to joining in with the other players: “He’s still not quite ready.

“I think he’ll be joining in training pretty shortly, this week probably. He might join in tomorrow. There’s a smaller squad out tomorrow, the lads who have played, so we’ll try and get him out tomorrow.”

Stephen Hunt has also missed all the Blues’ pre-season games so far with what his manager says is a nagging rather than serious injury: “A minor calf problem is just bothering him, which is why he’s not here tonight. He’s stayed at home to rest and keep his leg up and hope he recovers.”

Young midfielder Ted Bishop was also absent but due to a minor problem: “He’s hurt his neck. Nothing serious.”

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ScottCandage added 22:26 - Jul 23 Great news about McGoldrick!
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bluemagic74 added 22:44 - Jul 23 Come on Didds bruv the sooner your bk strong and ready the better we will feel...COYB
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Seasider added 00:51 - Jul 24 An intelligent footballer who I feel wouldn't be amiss in the hole behind front two,a position that also suited Jonny Williams
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Jaffe added 07:34 - Jul 24 What happens if he isn't fit?
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TR11BLU added 08:10 - Jul 24 Hunt missed all pre season, niggling injury....... Bet thats not the last time we read this during the season ahead. Still if hes injured he wont get near the first team. Why oh why did we sign this headless muppet up???
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SouperJim added 09:14 - Jul 24 Because he was a useful squad player last season and no doubt we're not paying him very much?
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Jaffe added 10:31 - Jul 24 at this rate, we'll end up paying Hunt off at Christmas
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TR11BLU added 14:15 - Jul 24 Useful? In what way? Oh yeah hes reputedly fun to have around. Hire a comedian.
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