Liverpool FC sadden by Stephen Darby retirement

Liverpool Football Club have expressed their regret following the news former defender Stephen Darby announced his retirement from football at the age of 29 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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Darby made his last appearance in December for Bolton Wanderers and he made the announcement via Bolton Wanderers’ official website on Tuesday morning.

He said: “It is with great sadness that I announce my immediate retirement from professional football due to a recent diagnosis of motor neurone disease.

“I would like to take the opportunity to thank my teammates, Phil Parkinson and all the staff at Bolton Wanderers Football Club for their amazing support at what has been an extremely difficult period for myself and my family.

“I would like to ask for privacy at this time so I can adjust to the battle I have ahead and so that I can spend time with those closest to me.”

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