Town’s released players have been saying their farewells to the club on social media.

Central defender Richard Keogh expressed his pride in being part of this season’s success at Portman Road, the 36-year-old having rejoined the club last summer having been a schoolboy at the academy as a teenager.

“Proud to see my boyhood club Ipswich Town get the promotion they deserve,” he wrote.

“Really enjoyed the season with the lads. A big thank you to all the fans, staff and players who have all been amazing.”

Skipper Sam Morsy paid tribute to the veteran former Republic of Ireland international.

“An honour and privilege to share a dressing room with you, top player and incredible guy been a pleasure brother. The Irish [Roberto] De Zerbi in the making.”

And Harry Clarke added: “Honoured to have shared the pitch with you brother! 💙 What a character to have around the place! I wish you all the best in whatever you choose to do next.”

Kane Vincent-Young, who had been at the club since August 2019, simply responded to a tweet from the club with “My club always”.

Conor Chaplin added his own tribute to Vincent-Young: “One of the absolute best I’ve had the pleasure of sharing a dressing room with. What a human being.”

To Vincent-Young Clarke tweeted: “Kano 😍 One of the best blokes you’ll meet in football! Been a pleasure brother, good luck for the future 👊🏼💙”

Matt Penney, who spent 2022/23 on loan at Motherwell and Charlton, showed his appreciation to the club’s Twitter account via emojis as did loanee Tyreece John-Jules.

Vincent-Young, Keogh and Penney were among 14 players released by the Blues yesterday, 10 U21s players and third-choice keeper Joel Coleman.

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JewellintheTown added 10:11 - May 24 Saddest part of football is seeing decent people leave the club who have given their all for it. Hope we see them back in some capacity one day and wish them all the best for the future.
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hoppy added 10:13 - May 24 Class from both Keogh and KVY - both had an important part to play in our progress and good to see leaving on good terms.
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itsonlyme added 10:23 - May 24 Very sad! I know it has to be done but still a sad time.I wish all the departing players the very best for the future!
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LimerickTractorBoy added 10:23 - May 24 'My club always' bought a tear to my eye. Best of luck with everything KVY, forever Blue. Very best of luck to all the departing players, may the road rise with you all.
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d77sgw added 10:41 - May 24 On his day KVY was a real baller. That goal vs MK Dons in August 2022 - WHAT a pass (and WHAT a finish by Bonne - makes me wonder how the hell a player can go off-form so badly!).
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bluesteal74 added 12:06 - May 24 Good luck in the future to all those leaving thanks for being part of our club.
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midastouch added 12:51 - May 24 The very best of luck in the future to all of them. KvY's performance against Tranmere will always stick out for me, he played a blinder in the 2nd half. He looked the real deal that day. Hasn't had the best of luck with injuries. I think he could play in a more attacking role for somebody. He's got the skills to pay the bills! :-)
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Steelmonkey added 13:49 - May 24 All the very best wishes to our departing players, some signings work out others don't. KVY was never the same player after that injury, Keogh was a signing that had me scratching my head as I could never really see him displacing our other centre backs. Matt Penney showed signs of class but was never consistent enough. Similarly Joel Coleman was never going to get a game with the likes of Walton and Hladky in front of him. We still need players to come in, with Leicester in trouble, Hirst will probably be in contention there for a place if Leicester decide to offload current players on big money.

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Naylorsrightboot added 14:37 - May 24 I wonder if we will get another defensive coach in now Keogh is off. He may not have played much but l think he had an awful lot to do with helping our defence stay water tight. Thinking we may miss him. I always assumed he was learning that roll,but he obviously wants to play on so good luck to him. KVY,very unlucky with injuries. Hope he has a decent career somewhere. Always a blue Kane……..

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itfchorry added 21:41 - May 24 Wishing both all the very best - Luckily for me - I will never have to leave 💙
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dirtydingusmagee added 14:15 - May 26 good to see we have / have had , a Band of Brothers ! .We have had a great season and its clear that we have not had any ''boat rocker's'' ,no loose canons, its been a big part of our success. WE ARE IN GOOD HANDS, LONG MAY IT LAST, COYB best of luck to all those moving on,and THANKS.
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