Dear Omari
We remember when you first arrived at Portman Road on loan – an unknown quantity with everything to prove. Those early days weren't easy for you, were they? The adjustment period, finding your feet, getting used to Kieran McKenna's system. But we saw something in you, and more importantly, we were patient. That's what Ipswich fans do – we stick by our players.
McKenna worked tirelessly with you, nurturing your talent and helping you grow into the player we all knew you could become. Gradually, you became integral to our team, a first-choice player in the side that achieved promotion to the Premier League. We watched you develop, we celebrated your progress, and yes – we fell in love with you as a player.
They say never fall in love with a loan player, but we couldn't help ourselves. When McKenna made it clear he wanted you to stay permanently, our board backed him without hesitation. The lucrative contract we offered showed just how much faith we had in you. The fans were ecstatic – finally, you were truly one of us.
The Premier League season was tough for everyone. The team struggled, results didn't go our way, but through it all, the fans continued to back you. We could see your progression, particularly in the defensive aspects of your game. You were working harder than ever, and we caught glimpses of what you could achieve at the highest level. Even when relegation became reality, we never stopped believing in you.
We all feared you'd leave us then, but when no club met your release clause, we dared to hope. With you in our squad, learning and developing under McKenna's guidance, we knew we had a genuine chance of bouncing straight back to the Premier League – and this time, you'd be better equipped for the challenge.
We don't know what advice you're receiving from those around you, but we're certain our manager has made it clear just how integral you are to this team. The fans love you, Omari. That's not something that happens lightly at this club.
This period of uncertainty must be unsettling for you. We understand that you, like us, want to be playing Premier League football. But please, don't tarnish the image you've built here. Don't damage the memories we've created together.
Show your appreciation to a club and fanbase that has supported you, wanted you, and genuinely loved watching you play. Do what you do best – play football.
If a club comes in with an offer that's truly impossible for us to refuse, then so be it. That's football. But until then, if you're confident in your ability – and we know you should be – then get on that pitch and show everyone what you can do. Show us, show prospective employers, show the world.
You're a footballer, Omari. So play football. Let your manager deal with the noise, the speculation, the politics. Your job is to express yourself on the pitch, to remind everyone why we fought so hard to keep you here.
The town is behind you. The fans are behind you. Now we need you to get behind the team.
|  |
By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies and to abide by our Terms and Conditions.
