Former Blues skipper Sam Morsy has commented on the manner of Omari Hutchinson’s departure from Town and says he hopes the 21-year-old’s contribution at Portman Road won’t be forgotten.

Hutchinson is on the verge of a £37.5 million switch to Nottingham Forest having effectively downed tools over the past few weeks having made his wish to return to the Premier League clear.

Commenting on the situation on social media Morsy, who left the Blues last month to join Kuwait SC, said: “The ugly side of football. When a club no longer wants you, whether it be performance-based or political-based they will do what ever it takes to get you out the club. Name off locker, train with the under-21s, completely discarded. Manager and staff no longer even recognising you.

“So, when players get close to really good moves and they feel the value is matched, players and representatives have now a strong stance.

“There is no right or wrong in all of this. Young Omari and the club have done exceptionally well for each other. Without knowing the ins and outs the transition should have been smoother and both player and club should have been happy.

“A pivotal player in promotion a great team mate a good profit for the club. Hopefully his contribution will be not forgotten by the ITFC family.”

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Dissboyitfc added 12:57 - Aug 15 It’s left a bitter taste for me!
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DifferentGravy added 13:01 - Aug 15 The wrong way to deal with it is to make up mickey mouse excuses not to play.
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petersongoal added 13:02 - Aug 15 A bloke who has repeatedly refused to acknowledge the LGBT community throughout his career gets no respect from me when talking about whats 'morally right'. Go count your oil money.
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BlueArmy999 added 13:04 - Aug 15 Respect to the best captain we’ve had at this club in a long time. A leader in every sense of the word. But Omari has majorly disrespected the club, when you refuse to play matches you are refusing to do what you are paid for. He had a good season in the champ and it a talented young player but for me the disrespect won’t be forgotten.
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WhoisJimmyJuan added 13:06 - Aug 15 Is Sam talking about Omari here or is this really a swipe about his own departure?
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poet added 13:07 - Aug 15 It’s done, he’s been transferred, let’s now forget it and use the money to strengthen the squad. In my opinion, we need a left back, preferably 2 more midfielders and a winger.
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Passit2Gio added 13:07 - Aug 15 Completely agree with this. Without Omari we don’t get promoted. He’s a 21 year old following advice from his management team & goes with my best wishes. Horribly toxic environment with the fans at the moment and most have forgotten that we were league 1 fodder just a few years ago. Back the club, back the players past and present.
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Sambo added 13:08 - Aug 15 Sadly, its part and parcel of modern day football. What Omari has done is nothing new and happens all the time. Not all footballers have a emotional affinity to their clubs, its just a job and like in all sectors, people will move on for a better job and more money. We move on, thank him for service and focus on getting someone in that wants to play for us.
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warfarinman69 added 13:08 - Aug 15 Hutchinson was not treated badly by the club, but he treated the club and its fans with disrespect. Morsy, although badly missed, left with all our blessings for a secure future for his family and a good cultural fit. Hutchinson is leaving because he thinks he is better than he is and has been greedy and badly advised. I'd take back Sam tomorrow, but I don't want to see Hutchinson back at Portman Road - ever!

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oldbri added 13:08 - Aug 15 Omari who ?
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MaySixth added 13:11 - Aug 15 Morsy is wrong. We wanted to keep him. Didn't read the read of his message after that.
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shortmarine1969 added 13:11 - Aug 15 @petersowngoal - What a total BS comment , Football should have nothing to do have nothing to do with woke , virtue signalling rubbish. Did he ever say anything against any "community" ..no , ,he just not prescibe to the views , and nor should he be made to ,we can still go to games and support ITFC if we have opposing views and treat individuals with deceny and respect without "supporting" any type on movement and that includes LGBT...

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bedsitfc added 13:12 - Aug 15 Couldn’t care less about Morsy’s opinion! He isn’t at club anymore, so should keep his gob shut! If omari came out and said “I’m close to going back to premier, I am grateful to itfc for the platform but I can’t jeopardise the move by playing risking injury or being cup tied so sorry” rather than “I’m ill” I would have some respect for him
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bluesman added 13:12 - Aug 15 So true Samy. There are two sides to this. It’s thanks Omari and good luck from me. I loved watching you play
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bedsitfc added 13:17 - Aug 15 Short mariner - I kinda agree with you in regards to football shouldn’t be about woke agendas but Morsy is involved due to not wearing rainbow armband but yet was taking the knee Can’t have it both ways
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Zonny added 13:18 - Aug 15 I will pmsl if he fails the medical and they dont sign him.
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Lion added 13:19 - Aug 15 Mr Morsy, love you to death and commendable that you have came out with this in support of a young player, however, his conduct is deplorable, Omari who? Forgotten him already, never to be forgiven.
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petersongoal added 13:19 - Aug 15 shortmarine1969 - thank you, you've just proven my point
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Dissboyitfc added 13:21 - Aug 15 Happy to sign the contract not happy to honour it, the club however did honour the contract even though refusing to play is in breach of contract surely!
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petersongoal added 13:21 - Aug 15 BlueArmy999 - he wants to talk about whats morally right, which is exactly the point. All the best to you and all at the circus!
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bluesissy added 13:29 - Aug 15 That sounds like a dig about his own departure...no reference to omari...... interesting
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PortmanTerrorist added 13:31 - Aug 15 Wise words. But am not sure i buy this assumption that it was all Omari not wanting to play. Suspect the Club, knowing he was going, would want to protect him from injury too. Either way it's done now and wish the lad well and hope he gets game time!
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Leutard added 13:34 - Aug 15 "The ugly side of football. When a club no longer wants you, whether it be performance-based or political-based they will do what ever it takes to get you out the club." This almost sounds as if it is about Morsy himself rather than Hutchinson?
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shakytown added 13:35 - Aug 15 Peterson goal. Do people not have the right to have different views and values than yours???? Arrogance and ignorance personified.
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SpiritOfJohn added 13:36 - Aug 15 Er Sam, so are you saying that if Ipswich had insisted on a fair fee for you instead of letting you go on a free transfer, you would have behaved in the same way as Onari has in the last 2 weeks? Hypothetical, but I like to think you would have behaved like a true pro... instead of a spoilt child.
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