Jim Magilton's bow as Ipswich boss ended in defeat but his side started well, with Richard Naylor heading over and Alex Bruce seeing a shot saved.

They went ahead when Nicky Forster chased a long ball and slotted home.

Palace hit back when Jobi McAnuff shot home after a mix-up between Bruce and Fabian Wilnis before Jamie Scowcroft bundled in the winner from close-range.

It was Scowcroft's debut in a Palace shirt and he delievered an early blow to the club he represented for seven years.

He had missed an earlier chance when he headed over a Carl Fletcher free-kick, but made amends just after the half-hour mark.

Palace held on as Forster had a goal ruled out and Wilnis and Jason de Vos squandered late chances with headers.

Full Sir Bobby Robson story

Ex-Ipswich manager Bobby Robson was introduced to the Portman Road crowd before the game as their new honorary club president.

But Robson, 73, was taken to hospital after complaining of feeling unwell 10 minutes into the game.

"Nicky Forster picked up from where he left off last season and we were in control - but we had a crazy few minutes which lost us the game.

"But I'm delighted with the team, who gave me everything. On any other day we would have got something from that."

"And I'm pleased for James Scowcroft. He obviously has a great affection for this club but he got the goal and he led the line very well."

Ipswich: Supple, Wilnis, De Vos, Naylor, Harding, Peters (Haynes 82), Williams (Richards 59), Bruce, Currie, Bowditch (Lee 68), Forster.
Subs Not Used: Clarke, Price.

Booked: Bruce, Harding.

Goals: Forster 30.

Crystal Palace: Kiraly, Butterfield, Hudson, Cort, Granville, McAnuff, Fletcher, Soares, Kennedy (Watson 82), Morrison (Freedman 45), Scowcroft.
Subs Not Used: Flinders, Macken, Borrowdale.

Booked: Scowcroft, Butterfield.

Goals: McAnuff 58, Scowcroft 61.

Att: 25,413.