Ireland goalkeeper David Forde has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 39.
The 24-times capped stopper released a statement on Twitter as well as a poem to announce he was quitting the game.
He wrote: "The time has come to lay down my gloves for the last time.
"I have been truly blessed. To receive the honour and privilege to wear the crests and colours of incredible teams.
"Thank you all so much, go raibh mile mhaith agat mo anam cairde."
The time has come to lay down my gloves for the last time. I have been truly blessed. To receive the honour and privilege to wear the crests and colours of incredible teams. Thank you all so much, go raibh mile mhaith agat mo anam cairde 🇮🇪⚽☘ pic.twitter.com/p2CLiLmjXj
— David Forde (@david_forde1) August 6, 2019
He made his Ireland debut under Giovanni Trapattoni at the age of 33 against Sweden in 2013 and made his last appearance in 2016.
The Galway native played with numerous clubs including Millwall, where he made over 300 appearances. He also had spells with Galway United and Derry City.
Most recently Forde was at Cambridge United.
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