davieG Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 http://www.football3...calls-it-a-day? Burton Albion goalkeeper Kevin Poole has announced his retirement at the end of the season at the age of 48. Poole has enjoyed a career spanning 32 years, playing for Leicester, Birmingham, Middlesbrough, Bolton, Aston Villa and Derby as well as having loan spells at Hartlepool and Northampton. He joined Burton in 2006 and made 123 appearances during his time at the Pirelli Stadium, as well as undertaking the role of goalkeeping coach recently. "I have thought about retirement for a while and as long as I have been at Burton I have decided at the end of each season whether I am fit enough to carry on," Poole told the club's official website. "The time has come now where it takes a couple of days for me to recover after each match I play so I think it is time to knock it on the head." Poole's last senior appearance for Albion was in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy second round against Rotherham in October 2011. He is the oldest player currently registered with the Football League. From Wiki In 1991, Poole signed for Leicester City and went on to make 194 appearances in all competitions for the club between 1991 and 1997.[3] He was part of the Leicester side that won promotion to the Premier League in 1996, but subsequently lost his position to Kasey Keller Enjoy your retirement Kevin you served us well you were a credit LCFC and to the football.
HEGGSY Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 To carry on playing at League 2 level at 48, is rather impressive. Thanks for your contribution to LCFC and enjoy your retirement Kevin.
Mike the Metal Ed Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 Absolutely immense during my first season watching City in that promotion winning side, and I hope this frees him up to make some half time appearances with the club in the future. Must be in fantastic shape to play in the Football League at his age.
Fox92 Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 Fantastic achievment for any player to reach that age and still be playing, especially at a high/decent level.
Kitchandro Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 What a career. Thanks for everything Pooley, shame I wasn't around to see you play in a Leicester shirt.
Guest MattP Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 Loved the guy, wasn't the greatest goalie we ever had but he never let us down. Have a good retirement Sproutie.
cc_star Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 Loved the guy, wasn't the greatest goalie we ever had but he never let us down. Have a good retirement Sproutie. except Forest away 5-1 defeat ooops Love Sproutie got some great memories, credit to the club and the profession Have a great 'un
Bayfox Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 the save he made in the play-off semi final 1st leg against stoke was up there with anything i've seen live. can't remember who it was from, but i was sure he'd scored.
Jace Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 Kevin Poole was still playing football!!?? And I was shocked that Kasey Keller just retired recently. Who is Gavin Ward playing for these days??? (The goalkeeper not the shit stained, wanky lesbian face referee)
stourbridgefox Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 It's unbelievable he is still playing!! Good luck to a footballer who obviously played for love of the game.
ta-fc Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 Half a foot taller and he'd have got international honours... Awesome shot stopper!
Danny the Fox 95 Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 48? WOW. Well done, never saw him play but none of the less brill achievement!
1964FOX Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 I may head down to their final fixture on May 5th, I expect he will be there be nice to see him at his last game registered as a player.
Collymore Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 Ill never forget the time he was arguing with the ref against Everton and Barmby stuck the ball in an empty net! Enjoy your retirement Kevin.
Stig the Lawnmower Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 enjoyed his goal kicks in front of the kop, KE-VI-N POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLE!!!! was a good goalie, wish him all the best
Corky Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 What dedication to fitness to continue playing that long. Best of luck in your retirement Kev.
monsell fox Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 Loved him when he was here ,great servant to the club thanks for the memories kevin all the best in whatever you do in your retirement !!
Webbo Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 Wasn't he made player of the season once and he dropped the glass trophy when it was presented.
Lobsterboyuk Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 We've got Kevin, Kevin Poole In our goal, in our goal
OriginalRobboFOX Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 Ill never forget the time he was arguing with the ref against Everton and Barmby stuck the ball in an empty net! Enjoy your retirement Kevin. His argument was that it was outside the area and Barmby took a quick freekick inside the area. Should have been ruled out......
Al-aLondon-Foxile Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 enjoyed his goal kicks in front of the kop, KE-VI-N POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLE!!!! was a good goalie, wish him all the best I echo this.
Saxondale Posted 26 April 2012 Posted 26 April 2012 Had no idea he was still playing. Quality servant to the club, complete hero. Also showed us that you don't have to be a lanky bastard to be a great goalie. Good lukc Kev!
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