Released Blues midfielder Jay Tabb is training with Championship new boys Burton Albion.

Tabb, 32, left Portman Road at the end of last season after just over three years at Portman Road having initially joined on loan from Reading in March 2013.

The former Republic of Ireland U21 international made only four appearances during 2015/16, all in cup competitions, scoring once.

Speaking at the end of last season, manager Mick McCarthy paid tribute to Tabb: “He’s been fabulous, he’s one who without playing a [Championship] game all season could have won the ‘most selfless player award’ because he comes and trains every day.

“When he’s played in the cup games he’s played well, he trains well, he’s a prime example to any young player. He really is a fantastic character.”

In total, the one-time Brentford and Coventry man made 61 starts and 24 sub appearances for the Blues, scoring five goals.

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Wallingford_Boy added 13:54 - Jul 12 Good luck Tabby! A cracking bloke, really genuine, a lot could take note of how he conducted himself off and on the pitch.
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afcfee added 14:11 - Jul 12 Good luck mate if everyone had your work rate we would be laughing
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JimmyJazz added 14:11 - Jul 12 Burton will need some players with experience at this level, would not be a bad signing
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MaySixth added 14:14 - Jul 12 Top bloke, top professional
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paulcooperisgod added 14:20 - Jul 12 Keep his number if we don't sign anyone soon he might get a call
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hoppy added 14:33 - Jul 12 He's fantastic is Tabby... hope it works out for him and he gets a deal there. He'd add a bit of experience to them too, as they compete at this level for the first time, they could do a lot worse than give him a contract. Never been anything less than 100% professional and ready to step in if called upon, despite his lack of league action last season, never heard him complaining or moaning to the EADT, just got on with it. A thoroughly nice bloke too.

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12th_Man added 15:05 - Jul 12 Bet on him scoring against us
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sidtheswan added 15:22 - Jul 12 Love Tabby always gave 100%
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howdonblue added 16:11 - Jul 12 Thank you jay for your hard work at the town 👍
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therein61 added 16:57 - Jul 12 Good luck Tabby hope it goes well for you, at Town you always put in a wholehearted shift (unlike the shoe in favourites!!) while never a world beater you gave your all for the blue shirt thanks.
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CornardBlue added 18:00 - Jul 12 Will never forget his headed goal against Middlesbrough, great club man and person, wish him best of luck for the future.
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corfu72 added 18:06 - Jul 12 One of the nice guys at the club,never complained when and what position he played.A true professional.I wish you all the best.
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Michael11 added 20:04 - Jul 12 Good luck Tabby. One of the most genuinely nicest people I've ever met. No ego about him whatsoever. Hope he succeeds wherever he goes!
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runaround added 21:58 - Jul 12 Great, fantastic, Tabby! I am surprised he didn't get offered another year here. I think he's good enough for this level & hope he gets to prove it with Burton
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WhoisJimmyJuan added 20:07 - Jul 13 A future manager.
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