Wycombe's Doherty forced to retire Football Posted at 11:13 Wycombe Wanderers and former Republic of Ireland defender Gary Doherty has been forced to retire at the age of 34 because of a knee injury. His 17-year career spanned 501 games for Luton Town, Tottenham, Norwich City, Charlton and Wycombe, and he also won 34 caps for his country. "You always hope you'll be able to retire in your own time when it's right for you, but injury has forced my hand and it's one of those things you have to deal with," he said.
Just beat me to it Dave, I've just seen the report about the "Ginger Pele" on the evening news website, report & Video below http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/spor...watch_his_finest_norwich_city_goals_1_3890510
Like many a player he was never as bad as some supporters would have us believe but equally not as good as other supporters made out. Too error prone to ever succeed at the top but always gave 100% for the team. He would obviously have preferred to play on but retirement now has prevented him having to slide into non-league football to do that which could be a blessing in disguise.
Farewell Doc, the Ginger Pele Big-hearted and brave, You loved a skirmish and a melee Where all your all you gave, Blessed with talent maybe not But less can also do, Always when put on the spot You´d do the work of two, Made to stop at thirty-four No shame at all in that, All the best to you and yours Just don´t now run to fat.
