This was always billed as a nostalgic game between two of Bobby Robson’s former clubs. Ipswich’s North Stand today was renamed the Sir Bobby Robson Stand and how they could have done with the former England manager’s know-how.

Kevin Nolan, in arguably his best game for Newcastle, managed to grab a hat-trick, and Ryan Taylor added his name to the scoresheet with a cracking free-kick, we’ve been waiting for one of those for ages.

The Toon always had the upper hand and once the first goal went in, it was always looking likely that Ipswich would capitulate. Sure enough, Newcastle went in at half-time 3-0 up thanks in part to a quickfire double from Kevin Nolan. Nolan completed his hat-trick in the second-half with a short range finish with Nile Ranger being the provider.

It was only left for us to see out the second half and we did so with ease with Nolan grabbing his third and Newcastle’s fourth. Marlon Harewood made his debut appearance towards the end of the game and by all accounts, looked very lively.

Roy Keane, still looking for his first win of the new season will be left wondering just what he has to do. Newcastle United on the other hand are continuing their fine run of form with Alan Smith looking as committed as ever wearing the captain’s armband.

The Toon go to Portman Road today and meet up with the second worst side in the division and everyone’s favourite dog walker, Roy Keane.

Coloccini and Enrique look set to start after picking up niggles last week. Butt is set to start and takeover the captain’s armband from Alan Smith. Andy Carroll and Nile Ranger are the Toon’s front two and could prove to be a handful in the Championship. New loan signing Marlon Harewood starts on the bench.

Result’s have gone our way today and all we need to do is take advantage. Easier said then done. Over to you lads.