Gilly Flaherty, the record appearance holder in the history of the Women’s Super League, has announced her immediate retirement from professional football.
The 31-year-old left London for Liverpool in July but had a prolific career spanning back from 2009 to her final appearance against Manchester City in the Continental Cup before the Christmas break.
She said: “I’ve taken the decision to retire from professional football. It isn’t a decision I’ve taken lightly but one I’ve reached after speaking with those closest to me.
