Pratley retires

[bakajack]

Former Bolton Wanderers, Swansea City and Charlton Athletic man announces retirement aged 40 News: The72 - Football League News

LOFC - Leyton Orient have announced the retirement of former Bolton Wanderers, Swansea City and Charlton Athletic midfielder Darren Pratley.

the72.co.uk

One of the few still playing since our promotion season
An extremely ill advised decision to sign with another club in the final few months of his contract cost him the opportunity to play in the premier league but he will always be remembered for that halfway line goal in the play off second leg against Florist

 

[Copamundial]

Fantastic player for us vastly underrated by many of our fans…good luck Pratts

 

[J_B]

He’ll never be forgotten, particularly because of this:

 

[Pegojack]

Enjoy your retirement, Darren, and thanks for all the fantastic memories, YJB.

 

[cmajack]

Fantastic player for us vastly underrated by many of our fans…good luck Pratts

Terrific player for us, a true box to box midfielder that got you goals.

 

[Dillwyn the Dog]

He was a vital part of our rise and sadly made the wrong decision to leave us as we were being promoted. He scored many important goals but that one against Forest I’ll never forget. Happy retirement Darren

 

[bakajack]

Terrific player for us, a true box to box midfielder that got you goals.

Number 8 on his shirt truly suited his playstyle, the number 8 that every team dreamed of having
He could run all day, strong in the tackle and scored several important goals

 

[CygnusX1]

He’ll never be forgotten, particularly because of this:

Still gives me goose bumps. Enjoy your retirement DP.

 

[Pegojack]

Still gives me goose bumps. Enjoy your retirement DP.

I remember the East Stand literally shaking when that went in, I thought it was going to fall down.

 

[Pentyrchjack]

Without doubt his goal against Forest was in my top 4 of all time favourite Swans goals that I've seen first hand. The other 3 are Leighton's opening goals at Preston, Donbie's goal at Wembley and James Thomas' third against Hull (the lob).

 

[jacabertawe]

I remember the East Stand literally shaking when that went in, I thought it was going to fall down.

Damn near dropped my G&T in the west stand.

 

[monmouth]

Former Bolton Wanderers, Swansea City and Charlton Athletic man announces retirement aged 40 News: The72 - Football League News

LOFC - Leyton Orient have announced the retirement of former Bolton Wanderers, Swansea City and Charlton Athletic midfielder Darren Pratley.

the72.co.uk

One of the few still playing since our promotion season
An extremely ill advised decision to sign with another club in the final few months of his contract cost him the opportunity to play in the premier league but he will always be remembered for that halfway line goal in the play off second leg against Florist

He played in the prem mun. Played a starring role in our first win against Bolton.

 

[Glyn1]

He's 40 and he's now become a coach with them. Seems they like him and it's a natural progression. Good luck to him and his family.

 

[NeathJack]

Without doubt his goal against Forest was in my top 4 of all time favourite Swans goals that I've seen first hand. The other 3 are Leighton's opening goals at Preston, Donbie's goal at Wembley and James Thomas' third against Hull (the lob).

Agree with those other than not seeing LJ's goal live so I'll have to replace with Matt Bound in the last minute v them at the Vetch on my birthday.

 

[swansnews]

A Lionheart Hangs Up His Boots: Reflecting on Darren Pratley's Illustrious Career

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