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IPSWICH have confirmed Great Britain international Danny King as their skipper for the new season.King, who rode in last year's World Cup, returned to the Witches in 2009 after a spell with Peterborough.He said: "It's a great honour to be asked to skipper the Witches."I really enjoyed being captain last season when I took over following thei njury to Leigh Lanham and it's a role I thrive in."I know I'm a bit on the young side to be skipper but I get on well with all the other lads and I enjoy doing whatever I can to help them out on racedays."

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JASON King is backing Newcastle for a serious Premier League title challenge.King believes reigning champions King's Lynn will once again take some stopping - but the Diamonds can be a major threat.He said: "We all know each other pretty well already which is a good start and I certainly feel we can push the likes of King's Lynn. It could be agood year for us at Newcastle, I certainly hope so."