Almunia retires due to heart problem

Manuel Almunia has been forced to retire from football following the discovery of a potentialy fatal heart defect.

I wish him all the best with his health and thanks for everything he gave to football

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28966630

 

You're only two days late with the news

 

As a Watford fan I whole heartedly agree. had 2 excellent seasons with us and was regarded as a real gent off the pitch. He will forever be remembered at our place for "that penalty save" which saw us through in the play off semis.

I wish him the best for th futurte.

 

Here here, best wishes for a full recovery and long retirement

 

Almunia is very lucky that he was having a medical and the problem was found.Here's hoping everything works out OK for him.
This story just shows the power of social media.The BBC & TalkSport are only reporting it today but it was all over Twitter on Tuesday.

 

Yeah well some of us have to go out to work to earn a crust unlike you benefit scrounging layabouts

 

Say what you want about his goalkeeping skills but the guy was a prime example of a true servant of the club. Hope he recovers soon.

 

I'm not a benefit scrounger,I have a full time job as a house husband

 

Have you got a pink feather duster and a matching Tutu ?

 

Glad it was discovered now so he can retire a well man...good luck to him...seems like a decent bloke and football always benefits from that sort of person

 

pube farmer

 

Along with the general sentiment of this thread, I would like to wish Almunia, a decent and honest former squad member, a speedy recovery and a happy future. I remember a couple of good penalty saves for us as well.