We have just over a month left in 2024, but there are still several former Town players who are free agents looking for clubs. Ross Halls takes a look...

James Alabi scored in his only appearance for Ipswich Town.James Alabi scored in his only appearance for Ipswich Town. (Image: Pagepix)

JAMES ALABI

Town career: 2015-2016

Appearances: Goals: 1

The 30-year-old forward was released by Bath City this summer after joining the National League South side on a short-term contract in January. He scored one goal in 16 games. 

Alabi has played for Chester, Tranmere, Dover (loan), Leyton Orient, Eastleigh (loan), Bromley and Maidstone United since leaving the Blues in 2016. 

Keanan Bennetts spent the 2020/21 season on loan at Ipswich Town.Keanan Bennetts spent the 2020/21 season on loan at Ipswich Town. (Image: PA)

KEANAN BENNETTS

Town career: 2020-2021 (On loan from Borussia Mönchengladbach)

Appearances: 30 Goals: 1

The 25-year-old winger departed his most recent German side in SV Wehen Wiesbaden at the end of last season, having joined them from Darmstadt 98 last summer. 

Bennetts was unable to prevent them dropping to the third tier after they were beaten in a relegation play-off against SSV Jahn Regensburg. He has been playing in Germany since 2018. 

Janoi Donacien left Ipswich Town after five seasons at Portman Road.Janoi Donacien left Ipswich Town after five seasons at Portman Road. (Image: Ross Halls)

JANOI DONACIEN

Town career: 2018-2024

Appearances: 127

The 31-year-old defender was released by the Blues this summer, but remained at the club to help with his rehabilitation from groin surgery he underwent towards the end of last season.

Donacien made just four appearances for Town in 2023/24, but was a popular and reliable figure under Kieran McKenna. 

Josh Harrop spent the second half of last season at Cheltenham Town. Josh Harrop spent the second half of last season at Cheltenham Town. (Image: PA)

JOSH HARROP

Town career: 2021 (On loan from Preston)

Appearances: 14

The 28-year-old forward had a brief spell at Cheltenham Town last season, having joined the Robins in January on a deal until the end of the season. 

Harrop made 13 appearances for them but couldn't help prevent the drop to League Two after finishing 21st in the table. He previously had a short stint at Northampton Town. 

Jonas Knudsen left Ipswich Town in 2019.Jonas Knudsen left Ipswich Town in 2019. (Image: Pagepix)

JONAS KNUDSEN

Town career: 2015-2019

Appearances: 155 Goals: 4

The Danish full-back is coming close to a year without a club after his contract at Swedish side Malmo expired in January.

Knudsen won three league titles and a domestic cup in Sweden, but suffered a cruciate ligament injury in the summer of 2021. He is now 32-years-old and hasn't played a competitive game since November 2022. 

Jake Livermoore joined Watford from West Brom last summer.Jake Livermore joined Watford from West Brom last summer. (Image: PA)

JAKE LIVERMORE

Town career: 2010-2011 (On loan from Spurs)

Appearances: 12

The 34-year-old midfielder left Championship side Watford this summer after one season at Vicarage Road, where he made 32 appearances and scored three goals for the Hornets. 

Livermore is looking for his 11th club of his career, but has been focusing on his media career as he has worked for Sky Sports and talkSport throughout this season. 

Jon Nolan left Ipswich Town in January 2022.Jon Nolan left Ipswich Town in January 2022. (Image: PA)

JON NOLAN

Town career: 2018-2022

Appearances: 70 Goals: 10

The 32-year-old midfielder is still looking for a club after leaving Macclesfield, where he struggled for minutes with the Silkmen and had fallen out of love with the game.

Nolan was was on trial at former club Shrewsbury Town this summer to prove his fitness but wasn't offered a deal. We shall see if he remains in football. 

Kane Vincent-Young left Ipswich Town last summer.Kane Vincent-Young left Ipswich Town last summer. (Image: Ross Halls)

KANE VINCENT-YOUNG

Town career: 2019-2023

Appearances: 64 Goals: 2

The 28-year-old full-back is looking for a new club after he was released by Wycombe Wanderers at the end of last season, but remained at Adams Park to continue his injury rehabilitation. 

Vincent-Young made 21 appearances in all competitions for the Chairboys last season but has been sidelined since February. It will be interesting where he ends up next. 

Connor Wickham left Ipswich to join Sunderland for a fee of £8 million in 2011.Connor Wickham left Ipswich to join Sunderland for a fee of £8 million in 2011. (Image: Newsquest)

CONNOR WICKHAM

Town career: 2006-2011

Appearances: 72 Goals: 15

The 31-year-old is still looking for a new club after he finished his latest short-term contract at Charlton Athletic after joining Nathan Jones’ side in March.

Wickham scored once in four games for the Addicks in League One. He has played for five different clubs since leaving Crystal Palace in 2021. 

Brandon Williams impressed during his loan spell at Ipswich Town.Brandon Williams impressed during his loan spell at Ipswich Town. (Image: PA)

BRANDON WILLIAMS

Town career: 2023-2024 (On loan from Man United)

Appearances: 17 Goals: 2

The 24-year-old full-back was released by Manchester United this summer after spending last season on loan at Town. 

Williams hasn't kicked a ball in 2024, having last played for the Blues in December last year before he returned to Old Trafford for injury assessment.