Wakefield full-back Matt Blaymire has announced his retirement at the age of 29 after failing to recover from a knee injury.
Full-back made the decision on the advice of a specialist
Wakefield full-back Matt Blaymire has announced his retirement at the age of 29 after failing to recover from a knee injury.
Blaymire, who came through the Wildcats' academy system before enjoying a spell playing for the York City Knights, made the decision to hang up his boots on the advice of a specialist.
"I'm very sad to be leaving the club and, of course, the game," he said.
"It is something I wasn't hoping to do at such a young age but I now have to move on to the next chapter in my life.
"I will look back on many fond memories at Wakefield, having made some life-long friends and worked with some great people.
"I would like to thank the Wildcats for my time here and I wish them every success for next season and beyond."
Wakefield chief executive James Elston hailed Blaymire as a "great servant" to the Super League club.
"Everyone at the club will be sad to see Matthew go," he said.
"I personally have known Matt for over 10 years and he is a perfect example of proving that hard work does really pay off. He has been a great servant to the Wildcats and he is a credit to the club."
