Robson Told Me All About Town - Ipswich Town News

New Town striker Michael Chopra says he learnt all about Town from his time working under Sir Bobby Robson at Newcastle United. The 27-year-old, who joined the Blues from Cardiff for £1.5 million last week, came through the ranks at his hometown club with Robson handing him his senior debut in a 2002 League Cup draw at home to Everton.

Chopra says he’s itching to get his Town career started: "I know Ipswich is a big club. I worked under Sir Bobby Robson at Newcastle so I got to know all about the history and standing of the club from there.

"The stadium is great, it’s a big club with a fantastic set of fans. It’s a nice part of the world and I am looking forward to it.”

Chopra made 10 starts and 21 sub appearances for the Magpies, scoring three goals before moving on to Cardiff for £500,000 for his first spell in June 2006, having been at Watford, Nottingham Forest and Barnsley on loan while at St James' Park.

Meanwhile, reported Town target Nathan Tyson, who was linked with Town earlier in the summer, has completed his Bosman transfer from Forest to Derby, signing a three-year deal.

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