CLARE Shine received a standing ovation at Petershill Park after being substituted 14 minutes from time in Glasgow City's 2-0 win over Hearts. It was her final match for the club after announcing her retiral from football on Saturday.
“It was emotional – I don't think I have a tear left inside me,” the 27-year-old Republic of Ireland striker admitted. “It wasn't an easy decision to retire, but it's something I've been thinking about for quite some time now.”
Shine, who admitted to addiction and mental health issues in her recently published book, failed to add to her 70 goals for the club but came very close on four occasions, including an attempt from the edge of the box which rebounded back off the bar. Jenna Clark, with a powerful header from a Hayley Lauder cross, and Lauren Davidson got the City goals.
