Town and Newcastle Launch Robson Friendship Scarf - Ipswich Town News
Town and Newcastle United have released a friendship scarf in tribute to Sir Bobby Robson to raise funds for the legendary manager’s charity ahead of the sides meeting in the Championship at Portman Road on September 26th. The club will rename the North Stand the Sir Bobby Robson Stand at the game which his widow Lady Elsie is expected to attend.
The blue, black and white scarf, which is available from Planet Blue here, features both clubs’ badge with proceeds going to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. It goes on sale at both clubs’ shops today for £6.
Town’s director of communications Terry Baxter said: "We are delighted to be able to help support Sir Bobby's charity in this way.
"Along with Newcastle United we have developed the match-specific blue and white/black and white scarf.
"All profits from the sale of this unique item will go directly to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and I am sure that our supporters will wear the scarf with pride in his memory.”
On Monday, Robson’s memorial service at Durham Cathedral is being shown live on the Cornhill, while shops in town are being encouraged to dress their windows in blue and white in tribute.
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