retirement

Sad news as former Sheffield Wednesday man is forced to retire at just 31

04/08/2024 Raymond 0

Caolan Lavery, a former striker for Sheffield Wednesday, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31. Lavery joined the Owls’ academy in 2012 and first experienced regular first-team action during the 2013/14 season, scoring four goals in 18 Championship games. Despite spending loan periods at several clubs, he struggled to firmly establish himself at Hillsborough. In 2016, he made a notable move to Sheffield United after declining a new contract with Wednesday. Recently, following medical advice due to a knee injury sustained in February 2023, Lavery decided to retire. He expressed gratitude on social media, acknowledging the support he received throughout his career. Lavery made 39 appearances for Sheffield Wednesday, scoring six goals, including a memorable brace in a 6-0 victory over Leeds United in 2014.

Legendary Wolves defender Geoff Palmer talks about life after football once he had hung up his boots.

14/07/2024 Raymond 0

Certainly! Here’s an excerpt from the interview:

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**What did you miss most about football?**

Everyone always says it’s the camaraderie and the dressing room that you miss, and it is really because I spent 15 years at Wolves and I met some fantastic blokes. I talk regularly with John Richards, Scouse [John McAlle], we all got on well together, because at the end of the day, you had 11 blokes who worked hard together to get three points – or two points as it was. There was great camaraderie here and there were plenty of jokers in the pack, but there were serious ones, professional ones – Scouse and Derek Parkin were really good professionals and they were people I really looked up to. There was also the build-up to the matches on the Saturdays which I miss. I used to get butterflies and would hate the two hours before the match, but that’s what I always would get, and I genuinely missed it when it was gone. When I go to Molineux now and watch the games and hear the crowd, I always wish I was out there again because that’s what you miss.

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Phil Hay says Stuart Dallas has been in talks with Leeds United over his next move after retirement

09/06/2024 Raymond 0

Phil Hay reports that Stuart Dallas has discussed his future with Leeds United following his retirement announcement due to a persistent knee injury. Dallas, 33, declared his retirement at the end of the season, marking over two years since his last game after a severe knee injury caused by a collision with Jack Grealish. Despite numerous surgeries and relentless rehabilitation efforts, Dallas was unable to make a comeback.

A crucial player under Marcelo Bielsa, Dallas was named Player of the Season during Leeds’ first season back in the Premier League. He concludes a nine-year career at Leeds, with 266 appearances for the club. The club’s retained list confirmed his departure as his contract expired. However, his future with Leeds might not be entirely over. Phil Hay, speaking on The Square Ball, mentioned that Dallas could remain at Elland Road in a new capacity, suggesting that there have been discussions about this possibility.

Eagles Fans, Get Ready to Say Goodbye to Jason Kelce

11/02/2024 Raymond 0

As each year passes, retirement becomes increasingly appealing, especially with Kelce’s burgeoning opportunities off the field. Now, in 2024, Kelce appears poised to bid farewell to his playing days in Philadelphia, a sentiment he has hinted at to close friends within the team. Recent remarks from teammate Jordan Mailata and reports of Kelce’s discussions with ESPN and FOX underscore this likelihood. Kelce’s popular “New Heights Podcast” with brother Travis also garnered attention in Las Vegas, coinciding with Super Bowl festivities. Unlike last year, when both Kelce brothers were engaged in Super Bowl preparations, only Travis has on-field commitments this February, further suggesting Jason’s contemplation of retirement.