Richard Dunne retires

Best of luck to him. Will always be remembered fondly for giving his all. A true professional.
 
Former Man City defender Richard Dunne set to retire from pro football after being released by QPR
The veteran centre-back is understood to have followed ex-team-mate Rio Ferdinand in deciding to hang up his boots after an 18-year career

  • The veteran centre-back is understood to have followed ex-team-mate Rio Ferdinand in deciding to hang up his boots after an 18-year career


  • The veteran centre-back is understood to have followed ex-team-mate Rio Ferdinand in deciding to hang up his boots after an 18-year career


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End of the road: Richard Dunne is set to retire
Richard Dunne has called time on his 18-year career, reports the Irish Mirror.

The former Everton, Manchester City and Aston Villa defender was among six players released by QPR earlier this week following their relegation from the Premier League.

Dunne's former team-mate Rio Ferdinand announced his retirement on Saturdayafter leaving Loftus Road and it is understood the centre-back has also decided to hang up his boots.

The 35-year-old was shown the door on Wednesday, but had already decided to pass up other offers to continue playing, in favour of spending more time with his family; wife Helen and children Lila and Tayo.
 
The Dunnie Monster's two best performances for City came in the same season against the same opponents, as far as I'm concerned.

And that was during 2007/8, under Sven in the derbies. The first time we'd done the double for many - about 35 - years.

Richard Dunne - and Micah Richards - were immense both at CMS and the swamp and our victories in those two games were due to how well those two played, both at centre-back, than any other factor.
 
Good luck to the Dunnie Monster. My favourite player from about 2005-2008 or so. The game that stands out for me was I think in the 07/08 season at home versus Liverpool I think. The game ended 0-0 and he was just immense, truly every-fucking-where in that match. Great servant for the club.
 
acquiesce said:
Good luck to the Dunnie Monster. My favourite player from about 2005-2008 or so. The game that stands out for me was I think in the 07/08 season at home versus Liverpool I think. The game ended 0-0 and he was just immense, truly every-fucking-where in that match. Great servant for the club.
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I remember that game. Torres was going through a period of scoring whenever the fuck he wanted, until Dunne marked him out of the ground.
 
Bluemoon115 said:
I remember that game. Torres was going through a period of scoring whenever the fuck he wanted, until Dunne marked him out of the ground.
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That was the one. Even his sliding interceptions of crosses that usually went in for own goals were staying out! I remember at the end of the game he just about collapsed on the turf. Completely used up. You could tell he gave it his all.
 
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