Town boss Paul Jewell was pleased with his side’s first half display in their 3-1 victory at Den Bosch, Tommy Smith, Jason Scotland and Tamas Priskin scoring the goals. The Blues manager felt the performance drifted in what was a scrappier second 45 minutes.

Jewell said: “I thought in the first half we played well, we played some good stuff. In the second half we made a few changes and were always going to lose that rhythm.

“It’s always nice to win games, but it’s another step along on pre-season, it’s no big deal what the score is, although we want to win."

The Liverpudlian felt his side might have been further in front at the break: “We created a few chances and it probably could have been four or five at half-time.

“In the second half we tired a little bit and we made a few changes, which disrupted our rhythm and we were never quite the same and gave a bad goal away. It was just a bit scrappy in the second half, but it’s all about fitness.”

Town owner and chairman Marcus Evans was amongst those watching the Blues complete their two-game Dutch tour.

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bontcho added 21:06 - Jul 14 I wonder if ME was there to chat about transfers with PJ
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suffolkpunchdrunk added 21:19 - Jul 14 Good to see a couple of wins with Priskin, Scotland & Chopra all scoring and appearing to play well. This trip has given PJ a chance to see the players in action and gives him an idea of where he needs to strengthen. Looking forward to seeing a few more additions - Nigel Reo Coker, Jason Koumas, Jonathan Spector & Matt Derbyshire all available on free transfers and I think they all would be good acquisitions provided their wages were sensible. Need another centre back but cannot think of a suitable signing - any ideas?

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Brazilsnuts added 21:21 - Jul 14 Sunderland must have one spare, nosworthy still about?
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Tillz9 added 21:22 - Jul 14 Kilgallon from Sunderland must be available after they brought in 2 defenders
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ITFC4daprem added 21:35 - Jul 14 least we scored
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pazelle added 21:58 - Jul 14 Man of the Match: Priskin.
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itfc1981 added 22:16 - Jul 14 who saw Marcus then?
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jas0999 added 22:50 - Jul 14 Good to see ME showing an interest in watching the team. Now he needs to work with PJ and Clegg to ensure another 4 players are added to the squad - sooner rather than later.
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