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Anthony Taylor retires: Premier League referee steps down after 16 years in top flight following World Cup | Football News
21 July 2026 Off

Anthony Taylor retires: Premier League referee steps down after 16 years in top flight following World Cup | Football News

By Total Football News

Long-serving Premier League referee Anthony Taylor is standing down after 16 years in England’s top flight at the conclusion of the World Cup.

The 47-year-old hangs up his whistle following 831 games in the English, European and international game, with his final match the World Cup last-16 clash between Portugal and tournament winners Spain.

Domestically, Taylor refereed in every major domestic English cup final, officiating the 2017 and 2020 FA

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Eric Steele: A tribute as Rams legend Eric Steele retires from BBC Radio Derby
8 May 2026 Off

Eric Steele: A tribute as Rams legend Eric Steele retires from BBC Radio Derby

By Total Football News

So that is time on another season – and my 650th Derby County commentary for BBC Radio Derby – which came to a poignant end against Sheffield United.

That match also marked the final broadcast for a much‑loved colleague as Eric Steele hung up his microphone at the end of the campaign.

Eric and I have worked hundreds of games together since he returned to Radio Derby in 2018, beginning

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Carlisle: Former captain Paul Huntington retires from football
7 November 2025 Off

Carlisle: Former captain Paul Huntington retires from football

By Total Football News

Former Carlisle United and Preston North End defender Paul Huntington has announced his retirement from football aged 38.

Huntington began his career in the Premier League with Newcastle United in 2006 before a move to Leeds United.

After spells at Stockport County and Yeovil Town, he established himself at Preston where he spent 10 seasons.

Huntington made over 300 appearances for the Deepdale club and helped them win promotion to

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Adam Lallana: Former England and Southampton midfielder retires
25 June 2025 Off

Adam Lallana: Former England and Southampton midfielder retires

By Total Football News

Former England midfielder Adam Lallana has retired from playing at the age of 37.

Lallana, who won 34 caps for his country, returned to Southampton last season after making his name in his first spell there.

He only made five starts as Saints were relegated to the Championship but also worked as a coach, a role he will continue at St Mary’s under new boss Will Still.

Lallana joined Liverpool

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Martyn Waghorn: Former Derby, Leicester and Rangers forward retires
13 February 2025 Off

Martyn Waghorn: Former Derby, Leicester and Rangers forward retires

By Total Football News

Waghorn made his debut at 17 for Sunderland under Roy Keane on Boxing Day 2007 against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Overall he played 527 games over his 17-year career, scoring 135 goals but he enjoyed his most successful spell at Ibrox.

Moving to Scotland in 2015, he was the leading scorer in the Scottish Championship with 20 goals, and 28 in total that season, as Rangers won the title

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