Dundalk FC defender Brian Gartland has announced his retirement from football, citing lingering injury issues as the key factor behind his decision.
The 36-year-old centre-back suffered a serious Anterior cruciate ligament injury against Shamrock Rovers back in April of 2021 and despite resolving to get back to full fitness, the legendary defender has now decided to call it a day.
Having began his career with Bray Wanderers, Gartland went on to have spells with Shelbourne, Monaghan United and Portadown before then-Lilywhites boss Stephen Kenny brought him to Dundalk in 2013.
