Matt on Dale - Ipswich Town News
Town skipper Matt Holland has paid tribute to Blues' assistant manager Dale Roberts who died of cancer earlier today.
Holland told the club site: "I can't speak highly enough of Dale as a person.
"He was a terrific guy who always had a smile on his face and even though he had been ill for 12 months and must have been in a lot of pain during that time, he would never show it.
"That showed his strength of character. It was typical of Dale.
"My thoughts are with his family at this sad time. It's a big loss for them and a big loss for everyone who knew him."
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