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Roy Keane simply isn't the man you expect to meet.

As part of the BBC's live coverage of Ipswich v Newcastle on Saturday, I was told to be at Portman Road for 7.30am to interview the Suffolk club's boss.

I anticipated a prickly reception from the former Manchester United fire-breather.

After all, his Ipswich Town side is without a win so far this season and lie second-bottom in the Championship.

But instead, walking punctually into the Portman Road boardroom, immaculately groomed and with a purposeful stride, came a welcoming man who was confident with his answers, forthright and compelling company.

There is a lot to live up to at Ipswich. Keane appreciates that, but it doesn't faze him. There is a lot of pressure on him because of who he is. He knows there are people waiting for him to fold.

He's learning from the mistakes he made at Sunderland where big-name signings flopped and perhaps he didn't deal as well as he should have done with dressing room or boardroom politics.

He is a more patient man these days. He understands that on the touchline he can't be the whirling dervish he was in central midfield. There is a likeable calm and dignity about him that suggests he will succeed.

Gone is the world-weary, haggard figure that left Sunderland. He's always been full of surprises and he may yet produce a few more.

Saturday will be an emotional occasion as two of Sir Bobby Robson's former clubs meet just days after his memorial service.

The Portman Road North Stand is to be renamed the Sir Bobby Robson Stand in a special ceremony. Lady Elsie and two of their sons will be there to mark the occasion. The players will wear unique Sir Bobby Robson Foundation shirts, to be auctioned off after the game for his charity.

There will be dear moments to treasure.

Jonathan Pearce will be in the commentary box for Saturday's live coverage of Ipswich v Newcastle on BBC Two.

Football Focus (1215, BBC One/online); Premier League commentaries (1245, 1500 & 1730 BBC Radio 5 live/online); Final Score (1430, BBC Red Button/online; 1620, BBC One/online); MOTD Live: Ipswich v Newcastle (1705, BBC Two/online; 1730, BBC Radio 5 live sports extra/online); Match of the Day (2225, BBC One/online); The Football League Show (2345, BBC One/online).

Match of the Day repeat (0735, BBC One/online); Premier League commentaries (1330 & 1600, BBC Radio 5 live/online); Match of the Day 2 (2200, BBC Two/online).

Singapore Grand Prix: Third practice (1155-1305, BBC Red Button/online & BBC Radio 5 Live sports extra/online); Qualifying (1400-1620, BBC One/BBC Red Button/online/Radio 5 Live).

Singapore Grand Prix: Race (1210-1515 BBC One/BBC Red Button/online/Radio 5 Live); Interactive forum: 1515-1615, BBC Red Button/online); Highlights (1900-2000, BBC Three/online).

Cycling: World Road Championships - Women's Road Race live (0800-1130, BBC Red Button/Radio 5 Live sports extra/online) Highlights (1300-1400, BBC One/online); European Eventing Chamionships (1000-1615, BBC Red Button/online); Horse racing: Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1345-1635, BBC Two/online).

Cycling: World Road Championships - Men's Road Race live (0930-1630, BBC Red Button/online) Highlights (1650-1750, BBC Two/online); European Eventing Chamionships (0900-1100, BBC Red Button/online, 1300-1500, BBC Red Button/online and 1450-1650, BBC Two/online); Rugby League: Super League Show (1310-1350, BBC Two North and 0345-0425, BBC Two); Rugby League: Super League play-offs highlights (1750-1845, BBC Two/online); American Football: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals (2100-0030, BBC Radio 5 Live sports extra).