Bryan Hamilton says that although he is disappointed to be leaving Town he hopes one day to be back for a fourth spell. The Northern Irishman was initially a Town player from 1971 to 1975, and returned as coach for the first time in 1997.

Hamilton, who returned to Portman Road in November, says he will always be a big fan of Town despite his departure.

However, he sees a bright future for the Blues despite relegation: "I firmly believe Ipswich will go straight back into the Premiership. In Bryan Klug they have one of the best Academy directors in the country and the amount of young talent coming through is staggering."

Hamilton hopes to stay in the game but has no plans after he leaves Portman Road in a few weeks time. More media work seems likely with Hamilton a regular summariser on Five Live.

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