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Match of the Day Live - 2009/2010 - Ipswich Town v Newcastle

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Gabby Logan introduces coverage of the Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Newcastle United. Both sides were among the bookies' favourites for promotion at the start of the season but have experienced contrasting fortunes so far. Newcastle have made light of their off-the-field problems and look to have every chance of an immediate return to the top flight. Ipswich have struggled in their first full season under Roy Keane, with the Irishman's new signings yet to gel for the Blues. With Keane a former manager of Newcastle's local rivals Sunderland, the travelling Toon Army would love to see their side claim three points at Portman Road. The match will also see both sets of fans pay their respects to Sir Bobby Robson, who managed both clubs with distinction. Ipswich are to rename a stand in honour of Robson, who died in July 2009.