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Happy Retirement, Kingy.

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Fox in the North

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I remember him coming out to see fans in the pouring rain after the Copenhagen home game saying “it was the least he could do for the fans”. Was thrilled just to see him and thank him for what he’d done for our club. Awesome player and truly in the legend category for what we had to go through during his time with us. 

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Clubs need figures like him. Vardy, Schmeichel and Morgan will have the greatest contributions and headlines but King played a huge role in allowing us to get there. He helped get the connection with the supporters again after the decline and circus before he broke through.

 

And who knows what might have happened if he hasn't scored against West Ham?

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20 minutes ago, MPH said:


 

sheesh. Got emotional reading that..

A profoundly classy statement from a profoundly classy manager. He will always be my favourite boss here. 

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23 minutes ago, MPH said:


 

sheesh. Got emotional reading that..

Same. Would love to see both Nige and Kingy back in some sort of capacity at the club. They are exactly the kind of sound characters that we need around the place. 

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https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-city-favourite-leicester-city-9264038

 

Bristol City favourite and Leicester City legend announces retirement after 17-year career
Andy King has announced that he will be hanging up his boots after three years playing for Bristol City


ByJames PiercySports Editor
16:00, 3 MAY 2024UPDATED16:12, 3 MAY 2024


Andy King has announced his retirement from playing professional football after a 17-year playing career which has seen him make in excess of 450 club appearances while also earning 50 caps for Wales.

A youth product of the Leicester City academy, King joined Bristol City in 2021 from the Foxes' Belgian sister club OH Leuven and has made 63 appearances for the Robins over the past three seasons. However, the 35-year-old has struggled for game time this term, starting just four Championship matches with a total of 17 appearances.

The midfielder did earn a brief cameo last weekend in Liam Manning side's 2-0 victory at home to relegated Rotherham United and there is a chance that he'll be given the opportunity to take to the pitch one last time when City head to Stoke City tomorrow for their final game of the season.


The majority of King's football was played at the King Power Stadium as he made 379 appearances for Leicester with his first coming in October 2007 before being part of the Foxes' League One, Championship and Premier League winning sides, making him a true club legend.

However, the Barnstaple-born midfielder grew up a Bristol City supporter and finally got the opportunity to play for the Robins just under three years ago, making his debut against Blackpool in August 2021.

On his retirement, King said: Thank you all for the amazing support I've absolutely loved my three years here.

"It was an absolute honour to have played for this football club, one that I've spent many years watching, coming to the games as a child.

"To be able to pull on the shirt for myself and walk out at Ashton Gate with my own family, my own children is so special.

"I wanted my last game to be in a Bristol City shirt and I think that's the perfect way for me to go out."

Manning added: "It's been a privilege to work with Andy in my time at Bristol City so far.

"He has had an incredible career and what he has ahcieved in the game is extraordinary.

"The impact he has had on the dressing room and the young players at the club is invaluable, and his presence will be missed by everybody.

"I wish him all the best in the future."

 

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King was brought to the club by former Leicester boss Nigel Pearson and has been a huge influence in the dressing room as a mentor to the Robins' young talent coming through since his arrival in BS3, helping the likes of Alex Scott, Tommy Conway and Sam Bell.

Regarding what happens next, the past year has seen the 35-year-old take up a player-coach role and the former Wales international has also earned all of his necessary badges. Although what's next exactly is unclear, the fact that Manning added "so far" to his comment is certainly interesting.

Technical Director Brian Tinnion also said: "Andy is a fantastic person and has been a huge role model for young players at Bristol City.

"His impact on and off the pitch will not be forgotten, and he will always be welcome back at the club."

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They may not realise it, but when kids in and around Leicester dream of becoming a professional footballer, and pulling on that blue shirt, they're dreaming of becoming Andy King. If they succeed, they've achieved one heck of a dream 

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12 minutes ago, Royston. said:

mind blowing how he never played for England:mad:


 

Might be the 50 caps for Wales that stopped him..

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1 minute ago, Wasyls Pec Deck said:

Love his trophy haul with us. No one has won League One, Championship and Premier League with the same club. Simply iconic and legendary.


absolutely. 
 

Jamie Vardy has another record- he is the only player ever to play in every round of the FA cup from the very first qualifying round all the way to the final..

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