The Town squad return to Playford Road for the start of pre-season this morning. The Blues start their 2010/11 Championship campaign when they visit Middlesbrough on Saturday 7th August.
Defender Tommy Smith won’t be amongst those back at the club today, the New Zealand World Cup star has been given extra time off and won’t return until July 16th.
Town begin their pre-season fixture programme at Newmarket Town on Tuesday 6th July (KO 7.45pm).
Meanwhile, Town owner and chairman Marcus Evans is being blamed for empty seats at World Cup stadia after hospitality packages were cancelled, according to a report this morning.