The Ipswich Witches may receive the support of Town boss Roy Keane when they face the Newcastle Diamonds in their play-off second leg at Foxhall Stadium on Thursday (7.30pm). The Blues manager says has never been to a speedway meeting and has been considering going along for a while.

Keane enjoys watching a variety of sports, having recently been at the All-Ireland Gaelic football final in Dublin - which was won by his home county of Cork - and is also a fan of rugby, boxing and Formula One.

The Irishman says that this week's play-off may be the ideal time to make his Foxhall debut: “I might go and watch it. I have an interest in sport. I’ve never been but Thursday night might be a good night to go.

“I’ve thought about going for the last few weeks but this Thursday night, I might well go up there.”

Witches sponsorship co-ordinator Horry Money told TWTD that they'd be delighted to see him: “We’d be pleased to welcome him up to the heath for what must be one of the biggest matches in the history of the Ipswich Witches. It would give our riders and our fans a huge lift.

“And I’m sure the travelling Newcastle supporters would be surprised to see an ex-Sunderland manager amongst the opposition ranks!”

The Witches, who finished bottom of the Elite League, face relegation to the Premier League if they lose their two-legged play-off with Newcastle. The Witches are two points ahead after Sunday’s first meeting at Brough Park.

Children in Halloween costume will be given free admission on Thursday, if they are attending with a paying adult, and can take part in a parade in the centre green with prizes for the best dressed.

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