Midfielder Luke Hyam has revealed he has been released by the Blues.

The 26-year-old academy product, who recently returned to action after a frustrating couple of injury-hit seasons, is out of contract this summer with Town evidently not having taken up their option to keep him for a further year.

“My time at Ipswich Town has come to an end. After 15 years, I want to say a massive thanks to all the players and staff, past and present who have been part of my journey,” the former Northgate High School pupil posted on Instagram.

“I’ve been very fortunate and privileged to play for the team I supported as a child and to achieve all my goals I set out over the years.

“I’m looking forward to the next chapter in my career. I wish all the boys the very best for the following season.”

Hyam made 118 starts and 28 sub appearances for his hometown club, scoring three goals. He spent a month on loan at Rotherham during 2015/16, making two starts and three sub appearances.

Coincidentally, he made his debut as a starter on the opening day of the 2010/11 season in the Blues’ 3-1 win at Middlesbrough and played his last game for Town as a 77th minute sub during Sunday’s final game of the season 2-2 draw with the Teessiders.

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dirtydingusmagee added 07:12 - May 8 very best of luck Luke .Dogged by injuries, don't think you had opportunity to prove your self. Hopefully your chance will come with your next club.
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Hoppyd123 added 07:19 - May 8 Defo the right decision, whoevers making these decisions has got some sense.like said previously players with more talent in their little toe coming through. That said always gave his best and thats all you can ask best of luck luke
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PortmanTerrorist added 07:23 - May 8 We have no one else with Luke's aggression in midfield...probably part of why he has been so injury prone. really believe his best years are ahead and feels a little short sighted unless Luke was keen for a change too ?
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rfretwell added 07:24 - May 8 Thanks Luke for all your hard work and good luck for the future. Central midfielders are on a shakey ground tho if they don't bag a handful of goals each season. This frees up prob £200 k a year in wages. Plus maybe another £ 1.5 million in increased season ticket sales - a useful war chest to go get Connolly on a permanent contract.
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Millsey added 07:39 - May 8 All the best Luke 👍
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dusty added 07:40 - May 8 This is a good decision by the club. It is time to be realistic about the future and whether you approve or not there are other players who do not match up to the efforts required to make the team truly competetive.
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floridaboy added 08:02 - May 8 Choice between Hyam, Nydam, Dozzell or Downes. It's a no brainer really. The future is Nydam, Downes and Dozzell. Hyam for me is not a championship player but could do a job in League One. Good luck anyway!
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Barty added 08:12 - May 8 Good luck Luke but although hit by injuries he is a poor player. League 1 at best
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martin587 added 08:20 - May 8 Great tenacious player when fit and a true blue.I wish you all the best for the future and please stay injury free,should that be the case you will be a major asset to whichever club you play for.
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Plums added 08:26 - May 8 You've lived every Town fan's dream of pulling on that blue shirt, never given less than 100% and played with the determination we would all have wanted to. A tough run of injuries but you've bounced back well. Good luck wherever you go.
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RegencyBlue added 09:03 - May 8 Promised a lot when he broke into the first team squad but never really delivered for me. Obviously injuries didnt help but the club need better than this if it is to prosper. Good luck to him for the future.
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essextractorboy93 added 09:08 - May 8 Good luck wherever you end up Luke! Always gave 110% and has an excellent work rate. I'm sure he will get a solid League 1 club or possibly another Championship club.
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Cookycrew added 09:09 - May 8 Thanks Luke for all the memories. I especially thank you for adding much needed steel to our midfield to keep us up in MM's first season (including that fantasrtic 5-1 home win over top of the table West Ham) You will always be one of our own. Northgate/Ipswich Boy! Best of luck for the future
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Taricco_Fan added 09:44 - May 8 Never going to get much action ahead of Huws, Adeyemi, Dozzell, Bishop, Downes and Skuse. He wants regular football so the correct decision has been made. Always good to see a local lad break into the team but he didn't build on the early promise. Dropping down a division and becoming a first team regular will do him good. Best of luck.
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Bad_Boy_Mark added 09:48 - May 8 A sad day, one that I hoped wouldn't happen for a good while... Good luck Luke, thank you for always giving 100% and bleeding blue, sometimes literally! Very unlucky with injuries, it's a huge shame we didn't see you at your best for a longer period as there is a very good player in there! All the very best, we'll keep an eye on your future progress, good luck son! "Lukey Hyam, he's one of our own!"

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TimmyH added 09:49 - May 8 Not surprising really with his injury issues and general lack of play time but there was a time he looked like being a good player (largely before McCarthy was here). All the best Luke for the future.
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cat added 09:51 - May 8 Gutted for Hyam losing his job, but I see this as a massive positive that ITFC are weeding out the dead wood. We can not afford passengers when we have a small squad and a limited budget, so a big step forward imo.
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positivity added 10:20 - May 8 sad about this, but it seems like the right decision with the depth in the central midfield position. hope he gets a good opportunity elsewhere. on another note, i make it that luke's the last player left who'd made his debut under keane. luke chambers is now the only player left who made his debut for us before mccarthy arrived i believe, vast turnover of players!
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howdonblue added 10:21 - May 8 Good luck Luke #oneofourown
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algarvefan added 10:26 - May 8 Pivotal time for the lad, he always seemed such a good pro and a nice lad, I wish him well. Hope he gets over his injury spell and goes on to a good time elsewhere, good fortune Luke.
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positivity added 10:31 - May 8 hyam made his debut for us on the same day as mark kennedy and marton fulop, seems like a different world...
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Razor added 11:10 - May 8 Hope this does not come back to bite us. Been very unlucky with injuries and not sure if he is fully over that Brentford incident a few months ago. Good luck fellah and for what it means I would have kept you on.
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Cloddyseedbed added 11:13 - May 8 Good luck in the future, maybe a move will see you staying clear of injuries and being a big part of another team. I think it was the best decision for both player and club.
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MyBlueHeaven added 11:14 - May 8 One of a select bunch of truly local boys to play for the club in the modern era. How many of us could only dream of such things as Ipswich and Suffolk schoolboys? All the best, Luke.
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brendenward35 added 11:28 - May 8 I wonder who is making these decisions? can't personally see ME doing it so someone who maybe next manager is?
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