Liam Trotter

The latest in a line of young academy players from Ipswich, he plays in the centre of midfield. Liam started out in the Felixstowe and District youth league, where he played for numerous clubs before being scouted for Ipswich. Trotter was one of the players to appear in the FA Youth Cup victory in 2005, where they beat Theo Walcott's Southampton 3–2 over two legs. He made his league debut in Joe Royle's last game in charge against Plymouth, at Home Park on 30 April 2006, coming on for Ian Westlake with 10 minutes to go. He signed his first professional contract with Ipswich Town F.C. on 30th August 2006. He immediately moved to Millwall F.C. on a three month loan deal until December 2006 to get first team experience.

Since returning from the loan, he came on as a substitute in the 80th minute for Jaime Peters in the 1–0 FA Cup 5th Round defeat at Watford F.C., on February 17, 2007. Trotter made his second league appearance against Colchester at Portman Road on 24 October, 2007, coming on for Billy Clarke, with the score at 1–1. He then went on to score, as Ipswich won 3-1. He scored his second goal for Ipswich against Burnley F.C. in the second league game of the 08/09 season-the first in a 3-0 win.

Trotter signed on loan for Grimsby Town F.C. on September 18 2008 with Grimsby Caretaker Manager Stuart Watkiss bringing Trotter to the club for a month. He made his debut on September 19 against Morecambe F.C..