League of Ireland stalwart Gavin Peers has announced his retirement.
The former Premier Division winner with Sligo Rovers. 36, is taking up a coaching role with the Republic of Ireland Under-15s.
Peers helped the Bit O’Red to the league title in 2012 and also won three FAI Cups with the club in 2010, 2011 and 2013.
Centre-back Peers joined Sligo Rovers from Mansfield Town in 2006 and spent 11 consecutive seasons with the Showgrounds outfit.
He also won a League Cup with the club in 2010 and the Setanta Cup in 2014.
Peers left Sligo at the end of the 2016 season and had spells with St Pat’s and Derry City before moving to the Irish League.
He won the Irish Cup with Glentoran in 2020 and closed out his career at Warrenpoint Town.
Peers said today: “All good things must come to an end. After 20 years of playing, I am hanging up the boots.
“A big thanks to all the managers and players I’ve played for and alongside.
“I’ve been lucky enough to have won every trophy in the League of Ireland and the Irish Cup in Northern Ireland.
“I have made friends for life along the way and had many great experiences.
“I couldn’t have done it all without the support of my wife and family around me and they deserve so much thanks.”
Peers continued: “It’s time to concentrate on coaching now and help the younger generation.
“One door closes and another door opens, I am really looking forward to the future with the FAI and working with the Irish Under 15 team.
“Trust me, I have the same hunger and desire for coaching as I did for playing. Thanks to everyone who encouraged me along the way. We will meet again.”
