Newcastle and Ipswich to wear Sir Bobby Robson memorial shirts

18 September 2009 15:07
Newcastle and Ipswich have been given special dispensation to wear shirts commemorating the life of Sir Bobby Robson when they meet next weekend.   [LNB]The Football League has given the two clubs, who were both managed by the late Sir Bobby during his distinguished career, permission to wear the kits for the game at Portman Road.  [LNB] Legend: Newcastle and Ipswich were two clubs dear to Bobby's heart[LNB] After the game, the shirts will be auctioned to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, the charity founded in his name to help fund cancer research.   [LNB]The former England boss died in July after losing his battle with the disease. [LNB] 'He was a winner, a battler and a fighter': Tributes to England football legend Sir Bobby Robson after he dies aged 76A Knight's Tale: Bobby Robson 1933 - 2009Ipswich to unveil 'Sir Bobby Robson Stand' against his beloved NewcastleFOOTBALL NEWS AND VIEWS FROM AROUND THE NET[LNB]  Explore more:Places:Newcastle, Ipswich, United KingdomOrganisations:Football League

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