Andy Halliday announces his retirement from football
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Andy Halliday has announced his retirement from football.
The 34-year old has decided to call time on his playing career when his Motherwell contract expires at the end of the season.
Halliday started his professional career at Livingston where he had a breakout season in the fourth tier of Scottish football.
An impressive goal tally led to a move down south with Middlesbrough where he spent a few seasons before joining Bradford City on a permanent deal.
His time at the Bantams will be remembered for scoring in a famous 4–2 victory over Chelsea in the 2014–15 FA Cup fourth round.
A switch to boyhood club Rangers followed with Halliday playing a key role in the club winning the Scottish Championship under Mark Warburton and returning to the top flight.
He would go on to make over 150 appearances for the Ibrox side - scoring 18 times.
The versatile midfielder won the Scottish Championship again with Hearts after leaving Govan and featured on the losing side in two Scottish Cup finals with the Jambos.
Halliday will wrap up his career with Motherwell where he has featured 67 times since moving to Fir Park in 2024.
After announcing he was hanging up his boots, Halliday told Motherwell's official website: “I feel that time is right for me to step away from the playing side of the sport I adore.
“There have been some ups and downs along the way, but when I look back on my career, I have zero regrets. So many players may not get to experience some of the things I’ve managed over the years, and for that, I’m grateful.
“Being a footballer isn’t easy. It’s required a lot of sacrifice over the years, which is all part of what I signed up for, but for my loved ones, I owe them my deepest thank you. I simply wouldn’t have been able to get to where I got to without them. Their support has been incredible on this journey, and I don’t know what I would have done without them all.
“I want to thank my teammates and staff at Livingston, Middlesbrough, Walsall, Blackpool, Bradford City, Rangers, Hearts and Motherwell for being a part of my journey. I’ve met some friends for life through this sport, and at every club I hold the fondest of memories that will stick with me. Thank you.
“Despite this announcement and my appreciation for all the kind messages I’ve received recently, I don’t want any distractions for the boys as they look to finish this incredible season on a high. We’re all desperate to close out as strongly as possible and gather as many points as we can, starting tomorrow against Hearts. Thank you to the Motherwell fans for their support all season long, and let’s get stuck into these last three games.”
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