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Man United Goalkeeper Paul Woolston Forced To Retire At 23, David De Gea Pays Tribute (unknown)

The former Newcastle United stopper has unfortunately been unable to return to full fitness after suffering an unknown injury that led to two operations and a ...

Of course, I would have loved to have gone on further but it has been an absolute honour to represent Manchester United during my time here. "Right now, I am fully focused on the next stage of my career. "To have to retire at just 23 has been really tough to come to terms with but I feel a lot more positive now," he explained.

Paul Woolston forced to retire (unknown)

Under-23s keeper Paul Woolston has been forced to hang up his gloves, due to injury.

Following significant determination to return to fitness, including two operations and a lengthy rehabilitation period, Paul has unfortunately had to end his playing career. Representing his country up to Under-18s level, Woolston also travelled with England to the European Under-17 Championship and Under-17s World Cup. Paul has experience across the football pyramid, having enjoyed loan experiences around the north east at Gateshead, Darlington, Blyth Spartans and South Shields. Woolston joined United in 2018 after impressing against the club when playing for Newcastle United’s Under-18s. After joining Sunderland at the age of 10, Woolston departed for the Magpies in 2015 and was the club’s third-choice keeper for the 2016/17 Championship-winning season.

Manchester United goalkeeper Paul Woolston announces retirement aged 23 (unknown)

Following steely determination to return to fitness, including two operations and a lengthy rehabilitation period, Paul Woolston has had to end his playing ...

I can look back proudly on what I’ve achieved in my career but I am excited about what’s in store for the future. Manchester United goalkeeper Paul Woolston has announced retirement from professional football at just 23. Manchester United goalkeeper Paul Woolston has announced retirement from professional football at just 23.

De Gea and Henderson pay tribute to Man United keeper Woolston (unknown)

Woolston - who went under the knife twice in two months in March and April last year - made 19 Premier League 2 appearances for the reserves after joining ...

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David De Gea and Dean Henderson lead tributes as Manchester ... (Eurosport.com)

Manchester United goalkeeper Paul Woolston has announced his retirement from football at the age of 23.

“But he’s a very clever guy and that will stand him in good stead. But, as I said before, I was speaking with him and, first of all, it’s life and being in good conditions to have a good life. "He was a great guy to work with throughout the age groups.

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Manchester United prospect Paul Woolston forced to retire aged just ... (Extra.ie)

David de Gea has led tributes after Manchester United goalkeeper Paul Woolston anoounced he has been forced to retire at the age of 23.

But, as I said before, I was speaking with him and, first of all, it’s life and being in good conditions to have a good life. ‘Well, it’s always bad when someone has to retire at a young age,’ the Spaniard said. ‘Right now, I am fully focused on the next stage of my career.

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Manchester United Goalkeeper Announces Retirement (Sports Illustrated)

Manchester United's Paul Woolston has officially announced his retirement from professional football following setbacks suffered from multiple long-term ...

- Watch: Manchester United 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur Cristiano Ronaldo Hattrick Gives United the Win Paul Woolston thanked Manchester United's academy for helping in moving up the ladder despite facing injuries: “To have to retire at just 23 has been really tough to come to terms with but I feel a lot more positive now.

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