Town are without David McGoldrick, Cole Skuse and Luke Hyam for this afternoon’s game at Millwall.

McGoldrick and Hyam are both out with knee injuries sustained in the 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Southampton, while Skuse is ill.

Jay Tabb looks set to start in central midfield alongside Kevin Bru with Stephen Hunt on the left and Paul Anderson on the right.

Up front, Noel Hunt is handed his first start alongside Daryl Murphy with new signing Freddie Sears one of only six subs on the bench.

Balint Bajner is missing with Notts County understood to be close to signing the Hungarian striker on loan.

Millwall have make eight changes to the team which lost 4-0 at Bradford in the FA Cup in midweek. Former Blue Dan Harding makes his home debut, while ex-midfielder Lee Martin and one-time loan striker Ricardo Fuller are on the bench.

Meanwhile, Blues target Billy Sharp is a sub for Leeds for their game against Birmingham.

Millwall: Forde, Cummings, Nelson, Webster, Harding, Gueye, Abdou, Powell, Fabbrini, Gregory, Maierhofer. Subs: King, Shittu, Wilkinson, Martin, Woolford, McDonald, Fuller.

Town: Bialkowski, Chambers (c), Mings, Berra, Smith, Tabb, Bru, Anderson, S Hunt, N Hunt, Murphy. Subs: Crowe, Parr, Clarke, Ambrose, Sears, Stewart.

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The_Messiah added 14:20 - Jan 17 Only 6 subs Phil?
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jas0999 added 14:20 - Jan 17 Probably the best team we could field considering the circumstance. Although I appreciate we have three out injured, I find it remarkable that we can only name 6 subs. Very few championship clubs would have a problem naming the full quota with just three out. We have an excellent chance of getting back into the top 2 today. Perhaps ME needs to realise that and allow Mick to bring in options. Would hate us to miss out on promotion because we don't have enough players to cover injuries.

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Flewitt85 added 14:22 - Jan 17 Why not start sears? Sunderland are starting defoe! Just seems pointless but I might be wrong. We'll see
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homer_123 added 14:22 - Jan 17 @jas099 - or of course it's the virus hitting more players than we think. For example, the reason Mings didn't start Wednesday night was due to the virus.
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oddball added 14:23 - Jan 17 Yeah, thin on the ground, but derby lost so coyb :-). 3-0.
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Chicago_Blue added 14:24 - Jan 17 We've missed Skusey, have to say.
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jas0999 added 14:25 - Jan 17 Homer - possibly, but other than the three who are out, who else is there, senior player wise, to put on the bench?
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Kieron_FJ added 14:25 - Jan 17 Great chance to get in the top two today after the loss of derby to forest, hopefully sears will get the chance to come on at some point and the lads will bring us back the 3 points. #COYB!!!
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jabberjackson added 14:28 - Jan 17 Am I missing something - is Bishop still out?
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WadeyBlue added 14:30 - Jan 17 I'm looking forward to seeing Noel Hunt up front. Every time he's come on, he's looked hungry for it, and dangerous. Reckon he'll stick one in the onion bag today...
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muccletonjoe added 14:34 - Jan 17 no I am not prepared to believe we cannot name a full quota of subs . this team should still be good enough however
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Langdon_Blue added 14:35 - Jan 17 Dear Derby Executive, You're not Tweeting anymore! Well done Notts Forrest!
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TimmyH added 14:36 - Jan 17 Have to say we seem now to be picking up regular injuries/viruses - whether this will cost us at the end of the season is to be seen. Where is Bishop? he hasn't been mentioned, is he ill too? Skuse also has been ill for some time and have to say the midfield is starting to look down to the bare bones. Should also be interesting to see how we operate upfront with McG out - although he hasn't been playing particularly well he has at least tried to make things happen attacking wise which is more than a few others going by the last couple of games. Draw for me today, we don't have a good record at the New Den and Holloway will be expecting a big response from his players after their poor FA Cup match.

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prebbs007 added 14:37 - Jan 17 What a poor state of affairs that we can't even fill the bench. There must be another body we could have on there from the U21's !!! McQueen ?? Any of ther youths. Thought Skuse trained yesterday?? Hope it doesn't cost us. Should have played 3 at back with Parr and Mings as wing backs. Tabb is nowhere near good enough to play centre mid in this league and S. Hunt is nowhere good enough in any position. This is probably the worst 11 we have started with all season. Game we should win easily. Worried now with that line up !!!!

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CharlieITFC added 14:38 - Jan 17 I would've thought that Skuse travelled with the expectation he would be at least fit enough for the bench. Given that Bajner probably would've come into the subs if he was with us, I'm not surprised or even bothered we have only named 6 subs - its still a strong bench! Parr, Ambrose, Stewart and Sears could all potentially make the starting 11
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martleshamitfc added 14:40 - Jan 17 Bishop was ruled out couple days ago through illness.
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bellazzurri79 added 14:43 - Jan 17 Get sharpe here!
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yogiblue added 14:44 - Jan 17 Bishop is ill, Mick said earlier in the week that he wouldn't be playing. Just seen Vaz Te has been released, could give us another striking option if the Sharp rumours don't materialise?
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JoeDickerson420 added 14:45 - Jan 17 Does anyone know any live streams for the match who would be kind enough to share, message me please 3-1 town
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horsehollerer added 14:49 - Jan 17 It's never ideal when Mick's hand is forced by injuries, but saying that I do think McGoldrick will benefit from a rest - mentally as well as physically. Murphy would, too, at some point soon. Very pleased with the Sears signing. Should take a little of pressure off the front two.
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MrBlue2 added 14:49 - Jan 17 Hate to admit it, but I believe we are loosing to day.... :(
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carlo88 added 14:50 - Jan 17 Don't know why Ambrose isn't starting really
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theblueginger added 14:53 - Jan 17 Dare i way Skuse will be missed significantly more than the other 2!
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suffolkpunchdrunk added 14:55 - Jan 17 Sharp is on the bench for Leeds today. Forest have done us a favour beating Derby, can we make the most of it? Vaz Te has signed for a team in Turkey.
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NoelTheDub added 14:56 - Jan 17 I would have loved to see Ambrose in middle with Bru,Darren deserves a start Imo.Good luck the lads today COYB..
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