Rob Green: Chelsea and former England goalkeeper to retire
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Chelsea's former England goalkeeper Rob Green has announced his retirement.
The 39-year-old started his career as a trainee at Norwich City and also played for West Ham during his 23-year career.
Green says celebrating the Europa League win with Chelsea was a "fitting" way to end his career after more than 650 professional appearances.
"It's been an amazing journey for me in the game and I've loved every moment," said Green, who last played for his country in 2012.
"I've played with and against some of the best players in the world and have experienced so much that professional football has to offer.
"I have played for some fantastic clubs and I feel honoured to have played for England."
In his statement on Twitter, Green also says he is "excited" about his future and plans to remain "connected" to the game.
He arrived at Stamford Bridge on a free transfer from Huddersfield Town in 2018, as their third-choice keeper.
He won the First Division with Norwich City in 2004 and was part of the PFA team of the Year in that same season, before winning the Championship play-off final with West Ham in the 2011/12 season, winning promotion to the Premier League.
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totally unnecessarily.
Some posters really need to look at themselves in the mirror and ask why am I such a vindictive individual.
Some people just think it’s funny to be nasty.
Happy retirement Rob and all the best in the future.
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Never herd of the guy
Did he ever play for a big club?
Always at least one clown who will make this stupid comment.
The word you were looking for is 'heard'. Did you ever go to school
The GK/defender's burden: make a hundred clearances, brilliant tackles, great saves...but make a single high profile error...
Green comes across as a decent bloke. Handled his 'demotion' professionally. Good Luck to him.
I think that's all that springs to anyone's mind when Rob Green is mentioned. Like Southgate said in that mental health programme with Prince William, played 700 odd games, but he's "that bloke that missed the pen".
He was a top keeper for years & but is only remembered by some for the one mistake at the WC forgetting he has had a decent career at club level. Good luck to the lad
RG is a multimillionaire model pro who has made something of his life by using his talent to reach the top of English football. Playing in the EPL & for England at a World Cup.
Now... who are you & what have you done??
Top goalkeeper as the photo shows, even better man.
Good luck Rob, you can join your grandad Alan in the 5Live commentary box now.
Just imagine how much better he would have been if you had been there with him providing your expert knowledge & top flight experience.
PRICELESS.