Darren Ambrose's debut goal helped Colchester salvage a 2-2 draw at home against Blackpool on the opening day. Blackpool took an 18th-minute lead through Mark Cullen, who tapped in Bright Osayi-Samuel's low cross from five yards. Henry Cameron almost scored early on and Jack Redshaw somehow missed his kick from five yards with the goal gaping. But the Seasiders were ahead for only four minute...Full Story »

Port Vale defender Neill Collins is on course to be fit for the visit of MK Dons. Collins, on loan from League One rivals Sheffield United, missed Monday's 1-0 defeat at Rochdale after suffering a groin strain in the 2-1 home loss to Colchester three days previously. Unlike Collins, leading scorer Tom Pope did not train on Thursday after injuring his right ankle. However, the 11-goal striker h...Full Story »

Ipswich remain without a number of key players as they look to get back to winning ways against Birmingham. Darren Ambrose (hamstring), Stephen Hunt (hamstring), Noel Hunt (knee) and Luke Hyam (knee) all miss out once again along with striker David McGoldrick who continues to struggle with a hip problem. Luke Varney and Richard Chaplow will both hope to make their full debuts for the Tractor B...Full Story »

Ipswich will take Southampton back to Portman Road after holding their Champions League-chasing opponents to a 1-1 draw in the FA Cup third round on Sunday. The Tractor Boys, who came into the game unbeaten in 11 matches, took a first-half lead at St Mary's when Darren Ambrose headed home but Morgan Schneiderlin capitalised on a defensive mix-up to put Saints level at the interval. The hosts d...Full Story »

Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy has strengthened his squad ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet Championship clash with Millwall by bringing midfielder Darren Ambrose back to Portman Road on a short-term deal until January. The 30-year-old will embark on a third spell with the Tractor Boys, having been at the club as a trainee before moving to Newcastle for B£1million back in 2003 and also joining on lo...Full Story »