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Ipswich consider Robson stand

-AAP

Ipswich are considering paying tribute to Sir Bobby Robson, who died of cancer on Friday, by naming a stand at Portman Road after their legendary former manager.

Robson transformed Ipswich into one of England's top clubs during a 13-year spell that including winning the FA Cup and UEFA Cup before leaving to coach England in 1982.

The former Barcelona and Newcastle boss, who passed away aged 76, already has a statue at Portman Road, but Ipswich chief executive Simon Clegg admitted they may decide to name a stand after him as well.

"We have given serious consideration to a further permanent memorial and tribute to Sir Bobby.

"There are a range of ideas we are looking at and have been looking at over the past few months," Clegg told the club's website.

"Naming a stand after Sir Bobby is one of the options we have discussed and we spoke to Sir Bobby about it but he didn't feel it was appropriate until a period after he had passed away.

"We obviously want to respect that and will respect that."

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