Alex McCarthy makes his debut in goal for the Blues at Birmingham this evening, while Andy Drury, Lee Martin, Tommy Smith and Jason Scotland a recalled to the starting line-up.

As predicted, Drury will be in the centre of midfield alongside Grant Leadbitter, while Martin is on the left and Scotland is up front with Jay Emmanuel-Thomas. Tommy Smith starts at the centre of the defence for the first time since the Southampton match in September.

Arran Lee-Barrett, Nathan Ellington and Josh Carson drop to the bench, while Luke Hyam and the injured Damien Delaney aren’t in the 16. Full match preview here.

Town: McCarthy, Edwards, Sonko, Smith, Cresswell, Martin, Leadbitter, Drury, Murphy, Emmanuel-Thomas, Scotland. Subs: Lee-Barrett, Ainsley, Carson, Ellington, Chopra.

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TRACTORBOY67 added 19:35 - Jan 11 just goes to show what a weak squad jewell has assembled no back up in midfield on bench must soon be time for ME to start listening to what the fans have to say.we all know jewell will not get the sack as ME will not want to look stupid having appointed another inept clown so soon after the keane poor showing
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icetruckiller added 19:38 - Jan 11 If a 4-0 reverse sees Jewell given the boot, I'll take it.
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AndyStannard added 19:41 - Jan 11 4-2 brum!! leadbitter to hoepfully break both legs and arm coliding into PJ to put the both out for the rest of the season!!!
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TimmyH added 19:43 - Jan 11 1-0 Birmingham
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alfromcol added 19:45 - Jan 11 Another load of positive posters. However disappointed people are I cannot believe that real genuine supporters would wish for a Birmingham win in the hope that the manager will get the sack. What a load of sadoes
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jas0999 added 19:49 - Jan 11 I think we will win! Honestly! Last time we were underdogs we did and frankly the law of averages says we can't lose again. 2-0 ITFC!!! Glad to see Ellington dropped.
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alfromcol added 19:50 - Jan 11 Still 0-0
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floridaboy added 19:51 - Jan 11 Best team available. No one knows what goes on in training so no one can comment on those who are not in the side. Still not sure about Carson and young Hyam is just that - YOUNG. Actually think Leadbitter and Drury are the best two available considering others are injured or 'ill' Think some of the comments about 'hoping we lose etc' are a disgrace from so called supporters. Those making them probably sit in front of Sky Sports News on a Saturday afternoon! I actually believe Jewell is here for the long haul and I really hope he gets it right sooner rather than later 1-1!!!

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jas0999 added 19:54 - Jan 11 Look, I may think PJ is a terrible manager - regardless of tonights result it won't change my mind. However, even I draw the line of hoping my football team loses! I don't like Paul Jewell - I don't think he is good for the club - nor will I if we win - BUT I hope we do WIN! COYB's!
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Daddio added 19:56 - Jan 11 Makes me laugh how all the 'supporters' on here only ever come out with negatives. These are the same people that were happy when players were signed then slag them off when they get here. The local media have a witch hunt going on for Jewell's head and seem to be baying for blood every day. Strange, its almost like it is printed in the swamp that is Norwich, oh wait it is! Try supporting the team and if that is beyond you then STFU just until the transfer window closes

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lTFC added 19:57 - Jan 11 here we go 1-0 down in the first 10 mins....
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AndyStannard added 19:59 - Jan 11 still positive?? thought not!!
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jas0999 added 20:00 - Jan 11 Stay calm people. We could still win this!!!
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Daddio added 20:01 - Jan 11 What's the score now?
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jas0999 added 20:03 - Jan 11 1-0
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lTFC added 20:06 - Jan 11 what a strike l000l cmon leee !!! COYB
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Warkys_Tash added 20:07 - Jan 11 Agree with Garv. Surely that had to be the line-up, didn't it? Town 1-1 as we speak, Martin pile driver! Lets see how long it lasts. Well done lad!
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jas0999 added 20:08 - Jan 11 Great goal - by one of Roy Keane's signings.
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AndyStannard added 20:08 - Jan 11 Listen to bbcsuffolk guys if you want to keep up to date with the game!!!
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wrightyblue added 20:23 - Jan 11 Leadbitter rules COYB
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alfromcol added 20:42 - Jan 11 1-1 half time and a pretty even game so far. COYB
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bigolconnor added 20:45 - Jan 11 it's the best side we have fit. Also for the hundredth time it's lose not loose. Muppet. 1-1 come on boys.
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lTFC added 21:21 - Jan 11 why bring ellington on when chopras on the bench???
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Dissboyitfc added 21:33 - Jan 11 chops to score
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lTFC added 21:38 - Jan 11 of course..
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