The Magpies’ longest serving player said an emotional farewell yesterday.
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Stephen Carr – age 36 (Tottenham, Newcastle, Birmingham)
The Ireland full-back retired for a second time this month having initially hung up his boots in 2008 before doing a U-turn.
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Paulo Ferreira – age 34 (Chelsea)
He may not have featured an awful lot in recent years but the €20 million signing from Porto played an important role in Chelsea’s success under Jose Mourinho.
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Jamie Carragher – age 35 (Liverpool)
Brendan Rodgers faces an enormously difficult task to replace the Reds stalwart.
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Phil Neville – age 36 (Manchester United, Everton)
It’s not quite official yet, but the former England international has hinted at going into coaching after leaving Everton.
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Jimmy Bullard – age 34 (Wigan Athletic, Fulham, Hull City)
The one-time Latics favourite had to pack in professional football back in October due to recurring injuries.
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Stiliyan Petrov – age 33 (Aston Villa)
The club captain is still battling leukaemia and said goodbye to Villa fans at the DW Stadium yesterday.
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Michael Ballack – age 36 (Chelsea)
German midfielder general Ballack retired at the start of this season.
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David Beckham – age 38 (Manchester United)
Possibly the most globally recognised footballer of his generation, Beckham added a Ligue 1 medal to his silverware at the end of his short spell in Paris.
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Paul Scholes – age 38 (Manchester United)
Another legend of the game, Scholes won just about everything at Manchester United.
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Michael Owen – age 33 (Liverpool, Newcastle United, Manchester United, Stoke City)
Resigned to the bench in recent years, Owen came on as a sub in his final appearance for Stoke yesterday.
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Hanging up the boots: The Premier League retiring XI
Steve Harper – age 38 (Newcastle)
The Magpies’ longest serving player said an emotional farewell yesterday.
Stephen Carr – age 36 (Tottenham, Newcastle, Birmingham)
The Ireland full-back retired for a second time this month having initially hung up his boots in 2008 before doing a U-turn.
Paulo Ferreira – age 34 (Chelsea)
He may not have featured an awful lot in recent years but the €20 million signing from Porto played an important role in Chelsea’s success under Jose Mourinho.
Jamie Carragher – age 35 (Liverpool)
Brendan Rodgers faces an enormously difficult task to replace the Reds stalwart.
Phil Neville – age 36 (Manchester United, Everton)
It’s not quite official yet, but the former England international has hinted at going into coaching after leaving Everton.
Jimmy Bullard – age 34 (Wigan Athletic, Fulham, Hull City)
The one-time Latics favourite had to pack in professional football back in October due to recurring injuries.
Stiliyan Petrov – age 33 (Aston Villa)
The club captain is still battling leukaemia and said goodbye to Villa fans at the DW Stadium yesterday.
Michael Ballack – age 36 (Chelsea)
German midfielder general Ballack retired at the start of this season.
David Beckham – age 38 (Manchester United)
Possibly the most globally recognised footballer of his generation, Beckham added a Ligue 1 medal to his silverware at the end of his short spell in Paris.
Paul Scholes – age 38 (Manchester United)
Another legend of the game, Scholes won just about everything at Manchester United.
Michael Owen – age 33 (Liverpool, Newcastle United, Manchester United, Stoke City)
Resigned to the bench in recent years, Owen came on as a sub in his final appearance for Stoke yesterday.
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