Striker David McGoldrick could play for Town’s U21s against Crewe Alexandra at Playford Road this afternoon as he continues his comeback from the hamstring injury which has kept him out of action since mid-December (KO 1pm).
McGoldrick, 28, played the full 90 minutes for the U21s in last week’s 1-1 draw with his former club Nottingham Forest and impressed.
Manager Mick McCarthy has said that if all goes to plan McGoldrick could make his return to the first team squad at Wolves on Saturday.
Also making progress is midfielder Teddy Bishop, who has hinted on social media that he is finally closing in on a return to action after a frustrating injury-hit season.
The 19-year-old is yet to make a first-team appearance, while his most recent U21s game was back in October.
Meanwhile, Blues boss Mick McCarthy is the 6-1 third favourite for the Aston Villa manager’s job with some bookies at the time of writing.
Ex-Everton and Manchester United boss David Moyes is the 2-1 favourite for the position which became vacant when Remi Garde left by mutual consent last night with former Leicester boss Nigel Pearson the 9-4 second favourite.
Elsewhere, Town defender Piotr Malarczyk could make his debut for his loan club Southend United at home to Sheffield United in League One this evening having joined up with the Shrimpers over the weekend.