Town boss Paul Jewell is set to include academy schoolboy Byron Lawrence in his squad for Tuesday’s Carling Cup first round tie at home to Northampton. The 15-year-old midfielder or striker, who was recruited from non-league Histon's youth set-up, was a regular in the U18s last season.

Lawrence, who was with the Blues U15s at the Milk Cup in Northern Ireland a fortnight ago, would become Town's youngest ever first team player if he is involved — which would almost certainly be from the bench - against the Cobblers, beating Connor Wickham, who made his senior bow at 16 years and 11 days.

Town manager Paul Jewell has promised to make changes for the League Two side’s visit but Lawrence’s elevation to the first team squad comes as a surprise.

The Blues boss has already confirmed that academy second-year scholar Cody Cropper will be on the bench, while his Playford Road colleagues Joe Whight and Cormac Burke could also be in the 18.

Meanwhile, Real Zaragoza sources say they're yet to hear anything from Town or anyone else regarding defender Víctor Laguardia, who the Blues have been watching during the Spanish side's UK tour: "We have not received any bid for the player."

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BaltachaFanClub added 22:21 - Aug 8 isn't it 18 as its a cup game Phil ?
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PhilTWTD added 22:25 - Aug 8 Ah yes, for some reason I thought the Carling Cup had switched as well. Amended.
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ParisBlue added 22:29 - Aug 8 If Peters and O'Connor don't get on the bench ahead of a 15 year-old do you think they'll get the message?
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Garv added 22:29 - Aug 8 New Connor Wickham, you're just the new Connor Wickham!
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mogga added 22:32 - Aug 8 what position does he play then?
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tractorblue99 added 22:34 - Aug 8 A risk but could be quite special.
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JoshTheLad added 22:36 - Aug 8 @ Mogga He's a striker I believe
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Big_Foot_Blue added 22:38 - Aug 8 read 1st paragraph, 15 year old MIDFIELDER
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marcus139 added 22:47 - Aug 8 Without wishing to sound cynical, such acts seem to add to a players future value.
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ITFCMonk added 22:58 - Aug 8 15?? He must be something special!!
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tellitasiseeit added 23:09 - Aug 8 Byron Lawrence he is a good little player. He is going to make it big time at a young age?. Why not for Ipswich,He has done very well for the youth team. Good luck Byron.Soak up the big time from the bench get used to it ,and be ready? COYB
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Vexorg added 23:22 - Aug 8 Who calls a kid Byron?
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weddings added 23:22 - Aug 8 Dont know why PJ is changing things already for this game...keep the same side as saturday bar stockdale and delaney and let them play together and get used to each other.Dont play the kids if he does i can see a shock defeat as the wednesday morning headlines......But in PJ we trust....
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cartman1972 added 23:25 - Aug 8 His parents call him Byron ignorant pillock...............what does it matter what his name is ???
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pazelle added 23:32 - Aug 8 Hey Byron, the first time you get the ball play it short and safe and the second time you get the ball nutmeg the stupid defender and bend it in the top burner.
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mal1978 added 23:54 - Aug 8 hope hes good, then we can sell him on for £12m and reek the money!
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joshberry94 added 00:28 - Aug 9 to be younger than connor wickham? would follow some player, but t beat him to this is really quite promising, hope he is really better and isn't just another Dean Bowditch...
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Tractorog added 00:31 - Aug 9 Good to hear a story about a 15 year old that does not include the word "Riot". But more seriously, this is good for the lad good and the club. PJ is a good judge of a player and this tells us and the other youngsters that if the player is good enough then PJ will play him. Can't say fairer than that.
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CanadianBlue added 04:08 - Aug 9 Obviously done something to catch PJ's eye. Happy to have him in the squad and hope he enjoys the match day experience. With luck, we'll see him playing regularly in a Town shirt in the next couple of years.
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bobble added 07:22 - Aug 9 a school boy in the team ! this is quite different last year we had a school boy as manager but i cannot remember one in the team.
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BwoodBlue added 08:47 - Aug 9 He's gotta be a bit special this lad
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ITFC4daprem added 09:00 - Aug 9 Him and Murray up fron would be diffrent sounds promising would be a good experience for him
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ncharles added 09:13 - Aug 9 PJ has to make changes as he's lost so many to call-ups, cup tie etc. He might as well rest the older players ready for Hull on Saturday and go with a second eleven and if that can include some young talent so much the better. I do agree with others though if he doesn't start with players such as Peters and Hyam etc. they will have serious doubts about their furture with Town.

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brian_a_mul added 09:23 - Aug 9 Good luck to the lad but I do feel sorry for the other reserve team players like Tiofack & Murray if Byron gets on ahead of them. I would also like to see Lavery & Burke get some game time. Whight should get a start at RB, will be good to see him in action. Ellington is sure to start with either Scotland/Priskin likely to start too. What type/style of player is Byron?

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itfcjc added 12:25 - Aug 9 Where's this kid come from then?
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