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Ledley King Retires....

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  1. Tickler

    Tickler Well-Known Member

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    http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-n...949?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed


    Tottenhm defender Ledley King has retired from professional football but will remain at White Hart Lane in an ambassadorial role, the club has announced.

    King, who has captained the side since 2005, has suffered from chronic knee problems in recent years, limiting his game and training time.
    The 31-year-old admitted the decision to quit was tough, and after spending his entire career at the club, he could not consider playing elsewhere.
    King told the club's official website: "I would like to say thank you to everyone at the club and to the fans. I have missed a lot of football over the years, but the Spurs fans have always been patient and incredibly supportive with me during difficult periods.
    "Sadly my injuries and inability to train have now finally brought an end to my career.
    "I have been here since I was a boy, I have always considered it my club and have always found it hard to imagine wearing the shirt of another team.
    "I know that being a one-club man is a rarity these days, but I have always enjoyed being part of the set-up here and the challenge of putting this club up with the elite where it should be."

    Now I admit the story is on talkshite however, there is actual quotes in which makes it slightly more believable

    I know he has been hampered by injuries but such a young age nowadays
     
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  2. parkersafc

    parkersafc Active Member

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    Spurs have confirmed it. He and Woodgate may be the most talented centre backs of their generation and both have had careers blighted by injury
     
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  3. Johnny Johnson

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    Great player shame about the injuries
     
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  4. Commachio

    Commachio Rambo 2021

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    Oh well, bet he's made for life already....
     
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  5. Davie 1973

    Davie 1973 Well-Known Member

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    Spurs have announced they are to make two psysios redundant following Kings retirement.
     
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  6. billofengland

    billofengland Well-Known Member

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    Now to be an ambassador for Spurs. best of luck to him, but one things for sure, he wont starve, or have to live off job seekers benefits.
     
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