Town have confirmed that striker Michael Chopra has joined Blackpool on a one-year deal with an option for a further season. The 29-year-old was at Playford Road this morning to say his goodbyes.

Last night, Chopra, who cost Town £1 million when he signed from Cardiff in June 2011, revealed that he had undergone a medical having spent this week talking to other clubs.

The former Newcastle and Sunderland man made 56 starts and 26 sub appearances, scoring 19 times in a spell overshadowed by off-field issues.

Despite having had a fractious relationship with fans, particularly on social media, Chopra tweeted his thanks to all at Portman Road: "Would like to thank Ipswich Town Football Club and their fans for the support they have given me in the last two years."

He added: "New challenge and a fresh start for me. Can't wait to pull on the Blackpool FC shirt and play in front of their great supporters ."

Meanwhile, new left winger Jack Doherty has been handed the number 21 shirt.

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h32 added 17:49 - Jul 25 ....... could well be the 'wake up' call he needs - time will yet again tell, in his somewhat wasted career and talent It has to work for him at Blackpool - or bust.
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h32 added 17:52 - Jul 25 ..... no prizes for guessing the incentive to go there tho' ...... !!
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nitroblue1970 added 18:10 - Jul 25 .hmmm the casino is next door to the football club....kerching ching ching
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happybeingblue added 18:23 - Jul 25 there will be no wake up call........i believe his best days are behind him....hes not hungry enough any more.......club stood by him and he insulted us and the club......well shot of him... ince obviously likes a gamble too!
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Keaneish added 19:32 - Jul 25 One year deal? Very wise!
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TimmyH added 19:49 - Jul 25 And yet another under achiever (at our club) leaves the ranks - the dog and I are in mourning!
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TimmyH added 19:50 - Jul 25 * I should say time for some over achievers to develop under the MM management - commence now!
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stokeholyted added 20:00 - Jul 25 Now all parties can move on.
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Monty added 21:24 - Jul 25 Can we please now get rid of thats Wa?&ers photo from the train station ?
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IpswichLewis added 21:29 - Jul 25 CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES, COME ON!! DO DO DO DO, DO DO, DO DO!
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Ebantiass added 22:14 - Jul 25 So glad i never put his name on the back of my sons shirt. Wish hiwell at Blackpool but so glad hes gone. I have a feeling he will do the same up north as he did here....very little on the pitch and a nightmare off it.
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Frankley_Blue added 22:46 - Jul 25 Bye! That is all :-)
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Podster added 22:52 - Jul 25 As with many people here, I am happy he has gone. Not because of his poor performances, awful scoring rate and under achievement, (I could forgive that), but because I genuinely believe he is a nasty piece of work. He clearly has issues and I do believe he needs support, but the way he is as a person just means that I have no sympathy at all. In terms of our forward line, Nouble's performance at Colchester worries me.

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bluemikey100 added 14:15 - Jul 26 so will we be signin another proven goalscorer
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cossy81 added 17:38 - Jul 26 I'm ITFC through and through but people have a right to post negative things about Chopra.In any other industry he would have been sacked..for his wages he did nothing and his limited goals got us nowhere..moaning git ..good riddance
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