The news comes as a massive blow just two days before the East Anglian derby against Norwich City.

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City have kept within touching distance of the play-off places, despite just one win in their last eight games, as they head into Sunday's East Anglian derby with rivals Ipswich Town.

BBC: Leon Barnett eyes longer Norwich City stay

Although the result keeps Norwich rooted to the bottom of the Championship table, the second-half performance in an entertaining East Anglian derby will give Roeder plenty of encouragement as he attempts to lift the club from the relegation zone.

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