Liverpool defender Gilly Flaherty, the record appearance holder in the history of the Women’s Super League, has announced her retirement from professional football.
Flaherty, 31, broke the record less than two months ago Liverpool's 2-0 win over her former side West Ham. But in a statement, she said the death of her father before Christmas has left her to take the decision to end her 17-year career.
“I’ve taken the decision to retire from professional football," Flaherty said. "It isn’t a decision I’ve taken lightly but one I’ve reached after speaking with those closest to me.
