Town boss Joe Royle has praised departing coach Tony Mowbray. Mogga has left Portman Road to become manager of Scottish Premier League side Hibernian.

Royle told the club site: "I didn't want Tony to leave but we all knew his desire to move into management.

"He made myself and Willie Donachie very welcome when we arrived at the club and we have moved on from being work colleagues to become friends.

"Tony leaves us on good terms. He is an excellent coach. I wish him all the best in the future and I hope he goes on to enjoy a successful career now as a manager."

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