Former Ipswich Town midfielder Liam Trotter announced his retirement from football last week after making more than 400 senior appearances. 

Ipswich-born Trotter spoke with Ross Halls in wide-ranging interview that reflects on his time playing for his hometown club and career as a whole. 

In it he discusses:

- Early days playing football in Suffolk and joining the Town academy;

- Being a member of the Blues’ U18s side which won the FA Youth Cup in 2005;

- Making his senior debut at Plymouth in Joe Royle's final game as Town boss;

- Playing three games in three days for the first team, reserves and U18s;

- Scoring on his home debut in a memorable 3-1 win over Colchester; 

- Playing under Jim Magilton and loan spells away from Portman Road; 

- Roy Keane becoming manager and starting games under him;

- Leaving the club to join Millwall;

- Scoring a late equaliser against Town on his Nottingham Forest debut;

- Playing in America and return to England playing for Bromley and Chelmsford City;

- Why he felt now was the time to hang up his boots.

You can watch the full interview below.