Town Considering Robson Stand Tribute - Ipswich Town News
TWTD understands that Town are considering renaming one of Portman Road's stands in tribute to Sir Bobby Robson, who died on Friday.
In the days since Robson’s death, supporters have proposed various ideas with which to pay tribute to the legendary Blues boss with a stand being renamed popular, along with suggestions centred around the home game with Newcastle United on September 26th.
In August last year, with Robson battling cancer for the fifth time, TWTD Message Boarder Andy Feasey started a petition calling for the North Stand to be renamed in his honour, an idea which was backed by the Official Supporters Club and which the club didn’t rule out.
Greene King's sponsorship of the South Stand ended over the summer and the former Churchman's may also be considered for the potential name change.
Ideas suggested relating to the Newcastle game include both teams replacing their sponsors’ logos with ads for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and the two clubs wearing commemorative shirts which would subsequently be auctioned off for the charity.
On Friday, Town announced that all proceeds from the friendly with Real Valladolid would go to Robson’s Foundation.
Meanwhile, Robson’s family say they have been moved by the nation's reaction to Sir Bobby's death: "The family is humbled and overwhelmed by the public response to his passing."
On Sunday, Lady Elsie and sons Andrew, 50, and Paul, 52, visited the shrine created by fans at St James’ Park.
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