FORMER Ipswich Town boss Sir Bobby Robson was this morning “relieved of his duties” as Newcastle manager.The former England boss has had to contend with a series of on and off-field problems at St James' Park this season and the Magpies have failed to win any of their four games so far.

FORMER Ipswich Town boss Sir Bobby Robson was this morning “relieved of his duties” as Newcastle manager.

The former England boss has had to contend with a series of on and off-field problems at St James' Park this season and the Magpies have failed to win any of their four games so far.

They are 16th in the Barclays Premiership, with two draws and two defeats.

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