Should Footballers Retire at the top? - Eternal Allegiance

ForeverInLoveWithJus · 11-02-2002, 07:00 AM

Beleaguered goalkeeper David Seaman insists he will not step down from international football.

Should footballers quit while they're ahead? Or are old heads worth more than young bones?

It was a blunder from 39-year-old Seaman that gifted footballing minnows Macedonia the lead in their Euro 2004 qualifier against England last month.

Artim Sakiri scored direct from a corner to leave Seaman shaking his head - and critics asking whether the time had come for him to retire from international football.

The goal was reminiscent of Ronaldinho's looping World Cup free-kick, which sailed over the hapless Seaman's head.

Striker Alan Shearer took the opposite stance after England's Euro 2000 campaign, announcing his retirement from England to concentrate on League football with Newcastle.

Should more players retire on a high?

André_ea · 11-02-2002, 09:06 AM

I think it doesnt matter which sport it is...professionals should always retire at the top. Its better for everybody...the fans and the athelte himself

EliteHorse · 11-02-2002, 09:07 AM

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Originally posted by Andrew
I think it doesnt matter which sport it is...professionals should always retire at the top. Its better for everybody...the fans and the athelte himself

I agree. You might as well go out on a good note then through scandel or anything else.

Besnit · 11-02-2002, 09:14 AM

I feel they should go when they feel it is time, but then again it is always nice to go out on the top, who whouldn't.

But what if you reach the top of the sport when you are 25 then what do you do?

ForeverInLoveWithJus · 11-02-2002, 10:29 AM

Well I think retire from soccer at 35 or so but if you can carry on and play well continue..

JammieJam · 11-02-2002, 10:47 AM

most love the sport so much, that is too hard too leave, and they tend to go on too long, but if they are happy to still be in the game, i don't see why should they retire - if they not good enough the onus is on the managers and coaches to drop them.

MMB · 11-02-2002, 12:15 PM

Seaman should have retired after WC '98

André_ea · 11-02-2002, 02:09 PM

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Originally posted by irishbritney
Well I think retire from soccer at 35 or so but if you can carry on and play well continue..

Sure, as long as u play well, u can continue, no problem, You should know ur limits tho. When u see that u cant give 100% anymore...better just stop it

ForeverInLoveWithJus · 11-03-2002, 02:47 AM

I think in Seamans case, it is hard seeing as everyone is blaming him.

André_ea · 11-03-2002, 03:09 AM

Seaman is still quite good for his age..