Town and Toon to Wear Commemorative Shirts - Ipswich Town News
Town and Newcastle United have been given permission by the Football League to wear special commemorative shirts in memory of Sir Bobby Robson when the sides meet at Portman Road next Saturday. The game, which is being screened live by the BBC, will also see Town rename the North Stand after their legendary former manager.
Both teams will wear shirts embroidered with the logo of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and words "Ipswich Town v Newcastle United, September 26th, 2009".
The kits will be auctioned for Robson's charity after the game.
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