Former Town midfielder Emyr Huws has announced his retirement from football at the age of 30.
Huws joined the Blues initially on loan from Cardiff City in January 2017, after which he went on to score a late winner at Aston Villa and bag a memorable strike against Newcastle United at Portman Road.
The Welshman then signed for the club on a permanent deal, inking a four-year contract to much excitement and fanfare, but injuries hampered his time at Town, as he made just 55 appearances and scored five goals.
He departed the Blues in the summer of 2021 and went on to sign for Colchester United, but more injuries restricted him to just 19 appearances and he was released at the end of the 2022/23 season.
The midfielder won 11 caps for Wales at senior level, scoring one goal and played for the likes of Manchester City, Northampton Town, Birmingham City, Wigan Athletic and Huddersfield Town during his career.
Huws announced his retirement on his Instagram and said: “Whilst writing this message, I never thought I’d be writing this shortly after my 30th birthday.
“To those of you that know me, will know that this journey within football has been my life since I was six years old.
“The time has now come to enter a new stage in my life, this journey has taught me many extraordinary things.
“I remember when I was young, the certainty I had that I was going to be a footballer was powerful and with all the obstacles thrown at me, I achieved that dream.
“God only knows how much support I’ve needed through this journey, and I’m blessed to have had immense support with me all of the way.
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“Even in the bleakest of times with their help and my determination I always found a way and thank all of you.
“I’ve come to the realisation through many tough lessons that this path is no longer meant for me, and I am meant for something else.
“My deepest gratitude to everyone involved in my journey and I thank you all for helping me become the man I am today.
"My time playing the game is at an end but I am not done yet, my mission is to use all of my experience and wisdom to help inspire and empower as many people as possible.
“Thank you everyone and I hope you all chase your dreams in this short life.”
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