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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LegendofthePhoenix added 21:08 - Jul 24
My first post on the King of Portman Road, during his debut. |  | |
planetblue_2011 added 22:11 - Jul 24
What a player & a captain Sammy Morsy. All the best in your future career.
A true legend at ITFC.
COYB’S |  | |
Pessimistic added 22:33 - Jul 24
He is simply irreplaceable. End of story. | | |
OliveR16 added 23:31 - Jul 24
I think he will have an enjoyable and lucrative end to his playing career in the Middle East - and nobody deserves it more. | | |
armchaircritic59 added 23:33 - Jul 24
Not much I can add to the above posts. I've always thought that true captains are leaders on and off the pitch, they set the standards for others to follow. It is clear from what I've heard and now seen from the players above, SM is such a captain. Very best of luck to him and his family, whatever the furture may hold. | | |
Dutchman1 added 23:51 - Jul 24
Top class player and a lovely human being. The Watford goal brought me great joy. All the very best Sam. |  | |
Plums added 23:54 - Jul 24
A colossus of a captain. Thanks for the memories Sam |  | |
Treacle added 23:54 - Jul 24
Great words from Captain Fantastic.
Still remember your evening game debut & chasing lost causes & Winning them!!!
Wish you all the best & hope we see you back at the club, you are forever a legend.
Thank you! | | |
LoveIpswichForever added 00:31 - Jul 25
End of an era. What a superb man you are, Sammy. Congratulations on everything you've achieved, and thank you for being utterly immense for ipswich town. Really sad you're going but equally thrilled it happened. Kuwait have a true gem. Wish you and your family everything positive :) | | |
ernie added 00:52 - Jul 25
Wow sounds like he really didn’t want to go. The decision was in the clubs hands, as it should be | | |
Gonefishing added 01:16 - Jul 25
I want a farewell when we cay sat thanks, there hasnt been a time llike it since Robson years. We need a goodbye game!!!
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Gonefishing added 01:29 - Jul 25
Dear All
Can we have a Sam Morsey night to celebrate. He deserves it and we desereve it!!!
Love
Tim | | |
jungleboy added 07:13 - Jul 25
One of our greatest captains alongside Mick Mills and Matt Holland. It was Sam's goal V Milton Keynes that started the great run. | | |
waldenblue7 added 07:17 - Jul 25
Thank you for being part of the best footballing memories I’ve experienced Skip. A true legend, you’re be missed Captain Sam. | | |
BrandonsBlues added 07:41 - Jul 25
Here is one for Blue Action
"Heroes never die, they just walk off into the sunset"
Thanks Captain Sam Morsy | | |
Lion added 07:52 - Jul 25
Some amazing comments on here and other links RE Sam and i've said it all before about what a great player Sam has been for us and a great captain; what a man, all the best skip
ps what i will say is because of the impact he has had in reversing this club's fortunes
( thank you Paul Cook, you were right about him ) he is in the ITFC all time greats outside of Sir Bobby's players ( and some of Sir Alfs ) and that is a very small number along with Tarrico and Marcus Stewart.....
....in fact, that would be a great challenge, name the greatest ITFC XL allstars but you can't include any players used by Sir Alf or Sir Bobby....LOVE YOU SAM MORSY make Kuwait your new kingdom! | | |
Alphawhiskey added 07:55 - Jul 25
What a gent and an amazing skipper.
Morsey has to up there with the other legends we have had as skippers.
His leadership on and off the pitch, his never say die attitude, and his contribution to goals has been immense in a short time period.
That's life though and football. Nothing is forever.
We wish you well Sam.
Big shoes to fill, whoever it is...........
We will certainly miss him. | | |
BurgessBlue added 08:32 - Jul 25
In my opinion our greatest ever leader. If we had signed him 10 years ago we would now be Premier League regulars
All the best Sam | | |
BangaloreBlues added 10:08 - Jul 25
I've tried so many times to write something but I haven't been able to.
Selfishly, I am absolutely gutted and so very sad.
Unselfishly, I am so happy for him that he will end his career on a big money deal to set him and his family up for the future.
Would really love to see him back at PR as a MM or MH-style radio / TV pundit or something later, or maybe even with the coaching staff.
He will be adored in Kuwait, I'll be keeping an eye on his team now. |  | |
Lightningboy added 10:26 - Jul 25
I didn't expect you to go this summer either Sam.
MASSIVE void to fill...and only 2 weeks to kick off.... |  | |
ArmaghBlue added 14:42 - Jul 25
Poor wee Chappers, Sounds heart broken. |  | |
Broadbent23 added 10:18 - Jul 26
Leader of the Tractor boys. Should be installed into the Town Hall of fame immediately. Did everything to get the team motivated throughout his time at PR. Generally a good player through the League one/championship years but the Premier showed he lacked the legs to be competitive. Always a hero from the promotion years. Good luck in Kuwait. | | |
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