Tettey confirms retirement after current deal

[Flying Dutchman 765]

In 2021. Not exactly a huge shock. A couple of paragraphs from the article and link below:

“How well the body can withstand that contract, I do not know. But by 2021, it’s over,” he is quoted as saying. “Then I’m too old. My body can’t stand it. As it is now, I can’t train on artificial turf, one knee has to be extremely well taken care of and it also requires a lot to be old and play with it.

“It’s a health decision I’ve made, and it’s fine. I have played in Norway for many years before going abroad, so it doesn’t feel bitter. But I plan to go home to Norway with my family when the contract is complete.”

https://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/canaries-alex-tettey-retirement-plan-revealed-1-6587556

 

Edited March 31, 2020 by Flying Dutchman

[Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 4,614]

A lot can change in a year. Whatever he decides, of course I wish him well, but I wouldn't be surprised if he's still playing somewhere (probably Norway) in 2022 because a lot of players and managers have gone back on statements such as these.

[Bill 1,788]

Whatever he does after 2021 the point is that it won;t be anywhere near this level - and even then it does risk long term damage, so it would only be for the love of the game.

[Van wink 2,994]

Amazed he has managed to play so well and so frequently. Always missed when he's not in the team.

[Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 4,614]

31 minutes ago, Bill said:

Whatever he does after 2021 the point is that it won;t be anywhere near this level - and even then it does risk long term damage, so it would only be for the love of the game.

Correct, that's why a lot of players/managers do it. They live for the game and just can't bring themselves to retire.

[Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,959]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

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Can't they just 'Robocop' him up?

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