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Richard Keogh in action for Blackpool during a pre-season friendly. PA

Richard Keogh's 'amazing' feeling as he returns to Ipswich Town on one-year deal

The former Ireland international started his career in the club’s academy before leaving for Stoke in 2003.

IPSWICH TOWN HAVE signed former Ireland defender Richard Keogh from Blackpool on a one-year deal.

The 35-year-old joins for an undisclosed fee to become Town’s seventh summer arrival.

Keogh started his career in Ipswich’s academy before leaving for Stoke in 2003, he told the club’s website: “It’s amazing to be back.

“I started my football journey here and I have so many memories from my early days, so I can’t wait to get back out on the Portman Road pitch in front of the fans.”

Boss Kieran McKenna said: “He will be valuable to us over what is a long season.

“His experience at club and international level is great, and he can still contribute having played a good number of games with Blackpool last season.”

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