Former Ipswich Town midfielder Dom Ball has secured a move to League One side Leyton Orient, signing a one-year deal.

The 29-year-old was released by Town at the end of last season after he played a supporting role in their back-to-back promotions. 

Ball signed for the Blues from QPR in 2022, making 35 appearances for the club and scoring one goal during his two year spell at Portman Road. 

 

 

He now joins Richie Wellens’ side, who are currently bottom of the third tier with no points from their opening four league games. 

On signing for the O's, Ball said: "I'm delighted to get this over the line and join a great club like Leyton Orient. I'm still only 29 and I'm lucky to have played so many games in my career at some great clubs, and I'm desperate to continue improving and developing as a player.

"I enjoy the competition and playing with a team that is trying to do something special. That's why I have come here, and I'm really looking forward to it.

"I look at the squad here, and it's full of really talented, young players, but you also need those older heads who have played at all different types of levels.

"In my last two seasons at Ipswich, we achieved back-to-back promotions, which was achieved by working hard individually and collectively. I'm hopeful that I can bring some of my experience from my career to help this team."

Former Ipswich Town loanee Richie Wellens is the head coach of Leyton Orient.Former Ipswich Town loanee Richie Wellens is the head coach of Leyton Orient. (Image: PA)

His new head coach said: "We’re delighted to welcome Dom here to Leyton Orient, with him adding both real quality and depth to our squad.

"He is a real leader, and someone Kieran McKenna has given great credit to regarding the excellent team spirit which saw Ipswich gain back-to-back promotions in recent years. He can play a number of positions, but midfield is his strongest, and we’re excited to see what he can bring to the squad.”

Ball will link-up with former Town loanee Jordan Graham at Brisbane Road. He could make his debut away to Reading on Saturday.