Striker Dean McDonald will return to Portman Road on Monday after completing his one-month loan at Hartlepool. The Blues refused to extend his spell with Pools due to the club's current lack of fit frontmen.

McDonald scored one goal in five starts and one sub appearance and impressed fans of the North-East club.

During his time with Martin Scott's side McDonald was involved in their FA Cup defeat to Tamworth which means he is unavailable for Town's third round tie at home to Portsmouth.

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