Skipper Carlos Edwards is over his groin injury and set to return to the Town side taking on Middlesbrough at the Riverside on Saturday.

Blues boss Paul Jewell confirmed that the Trinidadian is over his groin injury and that fellow defender Tommy Smith is due back from New Zealand this afternoon: “Carlos is OK. Tommy’s back at 12.30.

“It’s a nonsensical situation in my view, but Tommy did it last year, he played against Bristol City after getting back on the Friday morning. He’s well used to it, but it’s not an ideal situation.

Jewell confirmed that recent signing Guirane N’Daw could make his Blues debut against the Teessiders: “He’s worked exceptionally hard for the last three weeks. Obviously he hasn’t had a lot of game time but he’s in contention for the weekend.”

Right-back Elliott Hewitt played 45 minutes for the U21s last Friday but is unlikely to be included in the first team squad quite yet.

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brian_a_mul added 14:07 - Sep 13 N'Daw can cover central defense as a last resort if required. I have a feeling he may have to play there quite a bit over the next few months. Great to hear that Hewitt is closing in on his Town debut!
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pazelle added 14:14 - Sep 13 EXCELLENT!
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irishtim added 15:30 - Sep 13 Nonsensical!! D big problem Pj is you have had all pre season & now shop window. Your contribution? Leave Delaney leave. How fu..ed up is that?
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Nunn_the_Wiser added 18:08 - Sep 13 Keane out.
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runningout added 21:27 - Sep 13 Delaney needed to go.. Replacement or no replacement.. will be able to sleep tonight, knowing Edwards is back..
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walberswick added 21:36 - Sep 13 poor start to season can cost you a top six finish in may. PJ you are are amateur.
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essexblue41 added 01:07 - Sep 14 clubs a f'ing joke
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Suffolk_n_Proud added 09:36 - Sep 14 Brilliant pazelle lol
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