Carragher: Despite run of games, I will retire

[LeTallecWiz]

Carragher, 35, announced his decision to quit last month, having spent most of the season on the bench up to that point.

However, the Anfield stalwart is currently on a run of seven consecutive Premier League starts for Brendan Rodgers' side, and is in line to make his 500th appearance in the competition against Tottenham on Sunday.

Despite his recent form, Carragher is not contemplating going back on his move to end his 16-year career.

"I made my decision and nothing that's happened since has changed my mind about that,'' he told the Liverpool Echo.

"I've not had any second thoughts just because things are going well. People say because I'm playing I should carry on for another year.

"But in fact being back in the team only confirms for me that I've made the right decision. I want to go out on a high, proving I can still perform at that level.

"Obviously the previous 12 months had been difficult in terms of starting games. You never lose that buzz of wanting to play every week, and I'm delighted to be back in the side.

"I could play on for another season, but the fact is the club will be buying players in my position in the summer and I can't go back to being a substitute again."

His presence will be missed ... If he doesn't continue in a coaching capacity immediately, I just hope he's given us his word that once he starts his new career - which is only a matter of time - he starts it with us.

 

[Mystic]

So we'll be buying a defender then.

 

[hmmmmm1]

Wonder if he will come to regret the decision, in the years to come.

No doubt he can play on for another season.

 

[red_maradona]

step-up wisdom.

 

[gkmacca]

I fear Carra lacks pace as a coach. It'll take ages to get the cones out.

 

[Fox]

Shame but what a career. Club legend

 

[mark1975]

lol @ Macca