Town boss Paul Jewell says skipper David Norris is in with a chance of returning to action when the Blues take on Portsmouth at Portman Road on Saturday. The midfielder, targeted by Pompey in January, has missed the last three matches with the ankle injury he suffered at Barnsley.

Jewell said: “He trained with the physio this morning, did some running. I don’t want to rush Chuck back because we’ve got a lot of games left between now and the end of the season and we haven’t got the biggest squad in the world.

“He’s got a chance, it’s a slight chance and I don’t like ruling players out on a Thursday unless they’ve got absolutely no chance, we’ll see how he is tomorrow.”

The Blues boss says Colin Healy will definitely miss Saturday’s game: “Colin’s out, he’s torn a muscle in his stomach and he’s not going to be considered for the weekend.”

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dobbie73 added 14:03 - Feb 24 Will be good to see Chuck back, but it will also be good to see Drury pushing for a place with Healy out. COYB!!
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clive_baker added 14:18 - Feb 24 I'm sure he will be keen to impress against his future employer.
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itfc1981 added 14:42 - Feb 24 Norris hat-trick and V sign celebration towards the Portsmouth dug-out
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bluestu71 added 15:22 - Feb 24 Welcome back Chuck COYB's!!!!!
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dannyhegan added 16:07 - Feb 24 Don't rush him resulting in a set back. We have plenty of cover now.
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Upbeat~ added 16:56 - Feb 24 GET IN THERE Great news but agreed, let's not rush him back. Chuck will be desperate to play this match I'm sure, but then when isn't he? This is another massive boost to the squad - our midfield's looking pretty formidable these days. SIGN HIM UP, BLUE ARMY COYB
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bedsitfc added 16:58 - Feb 24 chuck won't go to portsmouth if jewell wants him to stay, chuck has said nothing because he don't want to burn any bridges just incase.
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jas0999 added 17:07 - Feb 24 Good news.
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runaround added 20:24 - Feb 24 Will be nice to see you back Chuck...as long as you are fit enough...play him not fully fit and sods law will be he makes it worse. C.O.Y.B!
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tallguy6767 added 08:10 - Feb 25 I hope he plays and scores. Also hope cotterall gets plenty of stick from the fans. I can feel a cotterall cotterall your a c*** coming on.
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