SIR Bobby Robson is today comfortable at Ipswich Hospital following his shock departure from Ipswich Town's opening match of the season through illness.

SIR Bobby Robson is today comfortable at Ipswich Hospital following his shock departure from Ipswich Town's opening match of the season through illness.

Sir Bobby was taken to hospital by an ambulance after falling ill during the first half of the game against Crystal Palace at Portman Road.

The former Ipswich Town and England manager was a guest of The Blues and was paraded in front of fans before kick-off having recently accepted the post of club president.