Blues Hopeful on Trio Ahead of Opener
Monday, 31st Jul 2017 17:50

On-loan Manchester City winger Bersant Celina was back in training this morning, while strike pair Joe Garner and David McGoldrick were also at Playford Road although not joining in with the rest of the squad.

Celina missed Thursday’s Open Day and Saturday’s friendly at Charlton due to the illness bug which has hit the squad in pre-season, while McGoldrick was also ruled out of the trip to the Valley as he was unwell.

Garner suffered a shoulder injury when he was sent crashing as Andre Dozzell scored Town’s goal against the Addicks. The Blues are hopeful that all three will be available for Saturday’s season opener with Birmingham at Portman Road.

Already ruled out of Saturday's match are midfielder Emyr Huws (calf), Tom Adeyemi (illness), Teddy Bishop (groin) and Luke Hyam (ankle).

Meanwhile, the Blues are reported to have made a move for an unnamed Premier League striker, however, we understand that while Town are continuing their attempts to land another frontman before Saturday, no deal is currently close to being confirmed.

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lightingblue added 21:07 - Jul 31 Glory days. I'm ever so sorry. How foolish of me!! Sure it's not Ian Marshall. His been spotted around these areas in recent months
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lightingblue added 21:12 - Jul 31 Anyway I'm of to bed. All this excitement has worn me out.
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lightingblue added 21:12 - Jul 31 Anyway I'm of to bed. All this excitement has worn me out.
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cranky_old_tractor added 21:21 - Jul 31 Think we need more than one linked player - depth of squad plain to see after Charlton
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blueboy1981 added 21:39 - Jul 31 A personal tribute to:- Battyblue. A devoted ITFC Fan, TWTD reader, and poster - a close personal friend for over 60 years. Sadly passed away today totally unexpectedly. A win against Birmingham on Saturday would have pleased him immensely. R.I.P. - my close friend. You will be missed by so many.
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Kesblue66 added 21:40 - Jul 31

Looking at the team photo.in the press,i could not but notice how many backroom staff there are.In the last 3/4 years under McCarthy despite this we seem to have endless "crocks".Over trained with to much pressure being put on the body do you think? I remember in "the good old days"under Sir Alf,Bill McGarry,Sir Bobby all of whom won titles and cups injuries were very scarce.

cat added 21:45 - Jul 31 Omg blueboy, that's shocking. Thought and all that obvious go out to whoever. R.i.p
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runaround added 21:55 - Jul 31 RIP Battyblue
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vanmunt added 21:55 - Jul 31 Blue boy, that's sad news. Thoughts go out to his family and friends.
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ITFCGloryDays added 22:08 - Jul 31 Completely agree with Prebs007.
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BoxerBlue added 01:09 - Aug 1 RIP Battyblue
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muccletonjoe added 05:32 - Aug 1 Even the nastiest strains of flu do not go on for 4 weeks mr Adeyemi
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 05:39 - Aug 1

muccletonjoe: I too have questioned this "flu." You don't normally get flu in the summer, and you'd expect a fit young man to be ready to train again after two weeks. Must be another type of bug, and it does seem pretty virulent. I hope they all recover soon and prove that the s*** served up at Charlton was more due to illness than lack of talent. But I'm not optimistic.

therein61 added 07:34 - Aug 1 If we are to persist with a holding midfielder can we get one who is up to the job please
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TimmyH added 08:20 - Aug 1 RIP Battyblue - always worth reading his comments over the last few years :) - very sad
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brian_a_mul added 08:46 - Aug 1 R.I.P BattyBlue
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Bergholtblue added 08:48 - Aug 1 Not just Adeyemi. How much longer are Bishop and Hyam going to be out for? What is wrong with our back room support that these players do not recover more quickly?
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Warkys_Tash added 13:55 - Aug 1 @Jas0999. Yes, seems a bit odd lets hope its not a dose of the 'Cameron Stewarts'.. 0 Apps, 3 year contract. Disappointed fans.
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