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IRISH UNDER-21 international goalkeeper Shane Supple confirmed yesterday that he is to leave Ipswich Town with immediate effect to return home to his family and pursue a career away from the game.

“Playing professional football is not something I want to continue doing,” the 22-year-old Dubliner said after his contract with the club was cancelled by mutual consent.