Jonny Parr is looking forward to being reunited with his friend and former Crystal Palace and Town colleague Jonny Williams when the Blues face the Wales international’s current loan club Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday.

Williams joined Forest in September - he's made two sub appearances so far - having spent three temporary stints at Portman Road in the previous two seasons in which he scored two goals in 15 starts and five sub appearances.

He could make his first start for Forest tomorrow with Dougie Freedman's side having a number of midfielders injured or suspended.

Parr said: “I am looking forward to playing against him at the weekend if we are both picked. We are good friends and it will be great to see him again. I’m pleased for him that he is fit again and able to play after suffering from a lot of injuries last season.

“I saw he also started for Wales against Andorra and he has next summer’s European Championships to look forward to. He’s a great guy and a good footballer.

“I am also looking forward to seeing the Forest manager Dougie Freedman because he was the one who brought me over to England to play for Crystal Palace and I enjoyed playing for him.

“I really enjoyed my time with him there and it will be good to see him again, but hopefully we will be the team getting the three points.

“It was a big move for me to join Palace and I will always be grateful to Dougie for signing me.

“He’s quite similar as a manager to Mick McCarthy because he demands that his team works hard together. That is definitely his thing.

“At Palace we had some quick, tricky wingers but mostly his teams are solid and hard to beat. They are going into the game needing a win as much as we do so it is going to be tight and tough. Hopefully we’ll come out on top.”

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JustSpivvyChops added 12:01 - Oct 23 Can you "face" somebody from the bench?
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Bluebell added 13:35 - Oct 23 Yes, JustSpivvyChops as I expect Jonny will be on his bench too! They can turn round and look at each other. Being serious, I wouldn't be surprised to see Parr start tomorrow.
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prebbs007 added 17:59 - Oct 23 If you start it will probably be right wing, second striker or in goal (although I would prefer you than Gerken ) as our manager (for now) doesn't seem to want to play anyone in their correct position. That's ok though coz were on a great run at the moment so why would anyone want to change anything !!!!!
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BrettenhamBlue added 22:38 - Oct 23 Parr should start, but like prebbs007 has said he could be anywhere. I would be really surprised to see Coke or Toure start so there is the possibility of central midfield or right wing. Given Berra's injury he could also replace Chambers at right back. Would like to see more of Parr in our first 11. Given Forests injuries, Williams looks like starting for them.

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