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Departing Players Say Farewells - Ipswich Town News

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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