Morsy: The Best Spell of My Career and Life
Thursday, 24th Jul 2025 18:39 Departing Town captain Sam Morsy has issued a message to fans, teammates, manager Kieran McKenna and his staff following confirmation of his move to Kuwait SC, while the squad and ex-players have paid their own tributes to the Egyptian international.
The 33-year-old, who joins the Kuwait Premier League champions on a two-year deal, says his four years at Portman Road have been the highlights both in football and more widely.
“Town fans, where do I even start? As I get closer to the end of my career, I knew this time would come, but I didn’t expect it this summer.
“Undoubtedly, this has been the best spell of my career and life. I came to the club in 2021, in a challenging place mentally with lots going on and I think that showed in my performances during my first few months here.
“But you never gave up on me and supported me unconditionally, showing me so much love. Me and my family will always be grateful for that.
“We finished mid-table at the end of my first season, but I will never forget how fans were still with the team and were so positive because you could all see the journey we were on. From there, I knew we would do something special together.
“I’ve been so proud to lead this club and experience some incredible days and nights - Barnsley away, Exeter at home, Watford away, Coventry away and Huddersfield home, so many more. These are games which will stick with me for a lifetime.
“Nobody could have predicted back-to-back promotions but I will never forget the feeling of seeing our success bringing a whole town and county together. I’m so grateful to have experienced that.
“Then, playing at the top level, Tottenham away was historic for us after so long out of the Premier League and we put in some outstanding performances. I’ll always think of Manchester United and now world champions Chelsea at home, showing on occasions we belong at that level.
“The club has given me everything and I must thank Paul Cook for bringing me to the club and, of course, Kieran McKenna, who changed the trajectory of all of our careers.
“Thank you Kieran for enabling me to play in the Premier League and, more importantly, making me fall in love with football again. I will always be indebted to you.
“Hearing my chant being sung by the terraces made me feel superhuman, it always gave me an extra lift and I hope you take to my replacement like you did to me, giving them this type of energy.
“I have been speaking to the club this summer, knowing and feeling I have so much to offer but we couldn’t find an agreement.
“That’s no fault of either party, it’s just football and myself and the club have parted on good terms after everything we have achieved together.
“The manager will always be a mentor of mine and somebody I’m extremely grateful to and my teammates are a special group with whom I will always share a bond.
“Thank you to everyone who sacrificed so much and pushed through all the boundaries in the pursuit of success.
“To a special group of men, who achieved a special accomplishment - you will all forever be in my heart.
“So all that’s left is to say a huge thank you to the fans, thank you to my teammates, the manager, his coaching staff and everyone at the training ground, who have all put up with me for the last few years.
“We made history and I’m confident the club will continue to do so. Look after yourselves and keep running towards adversity. All the best, Skip.”
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Jimbo12 added 18:45 - Jul 24
Anyone who posts anything negative about this needs to be shot. Huge credit to both Morsy and the club |  | |
cartman1972 added 18:47 - Jul 24
As a tear slowly falls down my face .....what a great Captain ...will miss him | | |
PortmanTerrorist added 18:47 - Jul 24
Thanks for every moment and every effort to help bring our Club back. Was great to meet you and affirm what a top man you are, and cannot begrudge you putting your family first. Just never forget ITFC is your second family now. END OF AN ERA.... And what a time out had been. Cheers again for everything! | | |
Dissboyitfc added 18:48 - Jul 24
Not gonna lie, gave me a lump in the throat, very sincere and heartfelt top man a great pro and an itfc legend!
Good Luck super Sam, you deserve it! |  | |
TimmyH added 18:55 - Jul 24
Good luck Sam for the future...he was the catalyst signing that changed our fortunes back in 2021!...will be missed. |  | |
ITFCRedhill added 19:02 - Jul 24
Put him in the hall of fame right now. Good luck Sam and thanks.
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Lukeybluey added 19:04 - Jul 24
Thankyou Sammy for everything, and good luck over in Kuwait! Life changing I'd imagine.
This does feel like a slow closing of a chapter in ITFC history.
Near enough every game your name was chanted at PR, but I remember when we played I think it was Derby at home, we played in the blackout kit, was it a Friday night?.. Hearing all four sides of Portman Road chanting your name, I actually got chills it was so loud and lack of a better term magical. Out of all the Sam Morsy chants I heard over the last 4 years or so, for whatever reason that chant that night has always stuck with me. |  | |
Bazza8564 added 19:13 - Jul 24
Legend of our club! Thank you Sam | | |
Karlosfandangal added 19:32 - Jul 24
That ball to Davis against Southampton last year always sticks in my mind
Goodbye Legend | | |
Epiphone added 19:35 - Jul 24
All the best to you and your family Sam,your signing was truly a Gamechanger! |  | |
poet added 19:35 - Jul 24
When some players leave, it’s a case of saying the right things as if it were scripted.
Morsy’s, comments here in my opinion, are not scripted. They are clearly said from the heart, with genuine sincerity.
That’s the captain and the player that he is. His performances on the pitch were as genuine as his feelings in departure. Every tackle was meant, right or wrong, with the genuine interests of this club…. His departing comments reflects every challenge he ever made, and he never shied away from his responsibilities. Good luck Sammy. | | |
Mark added 19:36 - Jul 24
What a wonderful journey it was. Thank you, Sam. |  | |
flykickingbybgunn added 19:40 - Jul 24
Good luck Sammy.
You have to put yourself and your family first.
You will always be welcomed at Portman Road.
And a most sincere thankyou from all of us. |  | |
Cakeman added 19:43 - Jul 24
All the very best to you and your family Sam.
You will be an extremely hard act to follow.
The word Legend is sometimes used too freely these days but in your case absolutely not. You are up there with the very best players and Captains we have ever had at the club. |  | |
dirtydingusmagee added 19:49 - Jul 24
all the best Sam, thanks for your time with Town . |  | |
Flight_of_Shefki added 19:50 - Jul 24
What a skipper, what a man. All the best, Skip. |  | |
gainsboroughblue added 19:51 - Jul 24
Dusty in here isn't it?
What a man.
And no surprise his men were so keen to show their gratitude. |  | |
SouperJim added 20:05 - Jul 24
Very, very dusty on here tonight. |  | |
ITFC_1994 added 20:06 - Jul 24
What a player and what a man! Not seen many better leaders in football full stop! An absolute club legend for sure and a joy to watch | | |
Markp68 added 20:27 - Jul 24
I seem to have a lump in my throat after reading that. Nothing left to say except thanks Skip and enjoy your new adventure | | |
Linkboy13 added 20:28 - Jul 24
Our greatest signing of the last four years. I don't think Keiran McKenna could have achieved the success he has had without him such was his influence on the team. | | |
Gforce added 20:32 - Jul 24
Absolute legend, without doubt our best signing since Matty Holland, 20 + years ago.
His replacement has got a lot to live up to.
Real shame we couldn't have kept Sam for another season, but i guess he was after a 2 year contract.
Good luck in Kuwait Sam,I'm certain you'll rip it up. | | |
muccletonjoe added 20:58 - Jul 24
Good luck Sammy. Knew you were a good signing from the start. A big thank you for some wonderful days , some of us thought we would never see again. |  | |
WalkRules added 21:00 - Jul 24
Goodbye Sam. Hero. Gentleman. |  | |
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