Veteran midfielder Mark Kennedy is a surprise recall to the Blues side for tonight's game at Burnley. The 35-year-old Irishman comes into a much-changed midfield with Jimmy Bullard and Lee Bowyer as expected returning to the XI.

Arran Lee-Barrett makes his first league start of the season in goal, with Richard Wright sidelined by a minor shoulder problem, the same injury which keeps David Stockdale out of the side. US U20 international Cody Cropper, who is yet to make a senior appearance, is on the bench.

Ibrahima Sonko is included amongst the subs after his absence due to a hamstring problem.

Daryl Murphy's inclusion allows manager Paul Jewell to line his side up either in a 4-4-2 formation as against Reading on Saturday or in the 4-5-1 he utilised earlier in the campaign.

Town: Lee-Barrett, Edwards, Ingimarsson, Collins, Cresswell, Bullard, Andrews, Kennedy, Bowyer, Chopra, Murphy. Subs: Cropper, Sonko, Carson, Emmanuel-Thomas, Scotland.

Burnley: Grant, Trippier, Duff, Edgar, Mee, Bartley, McCann, Treacy, Stanislas, Rodriguez, Vokes. Subs: Stewart, Easton, MacDonald, Hines, Marney.

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stinkiusminkius added 21:34 - Nov 29 Hmmmm, not been on here for a while and have not been baying for blood like many, but this is getting silly now. Concerned about Jewells insistence on old players and not giving youth a chance - despite regularly moaning about a lack of pace. The squad he has is more than enough to compete in this league, if used fully and if played with balance and the right tactics. Losing my faith.

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ian_marshall added 21:34 - Nov 29 Do the right thing paul.
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lTFC added 21:35 - Nov 29 Just won a cheeky 71/1 bet that Barnsley would win 4-0 shame only put a quid on:/
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marshallmania added 21:38 - Nov 29 Went to last 2 away games and felt pretty sorry for myself and all that travelled, feel really bad for all that went tonight, thought Town might have at least pushed the boat out and had a shot on target. Can't understand what the F#@! is going on at PR
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bluenut added 21:38 - Nov 29 4th from bottom, action needed asap. Club hasn't moved forward since ME took over.
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suffolkpunchdrunk added 21:39 - Nov 29 ITFC - Hate to burst your bubble but if you have Barnsley on your betting slip.... Plenty of time left for ITFC to concede at least two more goals.
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paulm3paw added 21:40 - Nov 29 I think it goes further than pj .. what have we done since Evans got his hands on the club. yes paid the bills but look at what we have had to put up with this is unreal.I feel sick to my stomach.
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Crazee added 21:41 - Nov 29 Lost 4-0. We are a disgrace and a shambles as a club!! JEWELL OUT .... NOW!!!!!
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parhamblue added 21:43 - Nov 29 Will the next Bobby Robson please stand up.
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Tractastic added 21:44 - Nov 29 Even under Keane I can't remember things being this bad? Taxi for Jewell and his league of oap journeymen. We were lucky not to lose by 7 tonight and clearly from his tactics PJ is not the man for the job.Please go.
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Lukeybluey added 21:45 - Nov 29 Nothing going forward. A defense that cant defend. I fear the worst. Still, going down didn't do Norwich any harm.
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cartman1972 added 21:46 - Nov 29 35+ yrs i've supported this club and this is worse its been since John Duncan's days ..we are a complete shambles , Jewell hasn't changed anything he only wants to play old codgers who are past their best and obviously doesn't listen to this forum ....he must leave now . I think it might be a good thing to get down to League one and start again with a complete young set up and Bullard and sonko as the seniors ...Evans we were thankful for your money but what else have you done ??? bring in a young coach who has links with the club ie Matty Holland or someone similar ....look at Charlton and Chris Powell. We can only hope when league one beckons we do a Norwich or Southampton . I don't expect wins these days only thrashings...how many more times can we as fans be subjected to 3+ goal defeats .....absolutely useless.

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NSL added 21:46 - Nov 29 Last 6 Lost (& league position): Burnley (16th) Reading (13th) Forest (20th) Doncaster (24th) Millwall (21st) Palace (10th) Januarys Fixtures: Forest (Ok but they will still be tough) Birmingham (8th) Blackpool (6th) Leeds (5th) West Ham (2nd) Could be interesting. Anyone who thinks relegation isnt a major possibility is dillusional. SACK THE BOARD
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Lukeybluey added 21:46 - Nov 29 Nothing going forward. A defense that cant defend. I fear the worst. Still, going down didn't do Norwich any harm.
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IvorFeeling added 21:48 - Nov 29 New boss, new recruits, 3 year plan, ever decreasing circles - groundhog day.
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kerryblue added 21:54 - Nov 29 Do the decent thing Jewell,you coulndt manage a good SH*TE
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dubblue added 21:55 - Nov 29 We need a new boss - but will he be? Hope he's in place before my next visit for the Derby game.
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johnnyfive5 added 21:56 - Nov 29 This is really, really depressing. How did it get to this?
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martleshamitfc added 21:57 - Nov 29 I hope the team bus left early and has left them all up there!
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Lukeybluey added 21:59 - Nov 29 I reckon they were playing with their laces tied together! Some sort of sick joke.
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northernblues added 22:05 - Nov 29 kerryblue, quality comment mate, made me smile on one of the worst nights i can recall
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power19 added 22:15 - Nov 29 Sorry Paul but enough is enough. You have been panic buying crap like a tart an an Ann Summers closing down sale and this club deserves far better! Its time to say goodbye and agree with previous comments about someone young with pasion for ITFC like Holland. It couldn't get any worse!!!!
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CornardBlue added 22:17 - Nov 29 no pride, no passion, gutless, no words can discribe this team. I would suspend there pay. Would play Bluey the mascot on saturday he would do no worse.
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IvorFeeling added 22:17 - Nov 29 Garv - even you as the most optimistic must believe we are at the point of no return? The decision making on team selection has, in my opinion, lost the dressing room. Be amazed if PJ is still in Town this time next week.
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alfromcol added 22:25 - Nov 29 No comment, can't think of anything to say except ALB made number of saves to keep the score down. What the hell is going on?
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