Caolan Lavery, the striker who helped Sheffield United to their iconic League One title win back in 2016/17, has been forced to hang up his boots at just 31 years of age because of a knee injury. The forward joined United in 2016 after turning down a new contract from their city rivals Wednesday and played 36 times for the Blades in all.
Lavery also experienced football in this region with Rotherham United, Chesterfield and Doncaster Rovers, who became the final club of his career after he sustained a knee injury last February. He was released by Rovers at the end of last season and has now called time on his career, which also saw him represent Canada at U17 level and Northern Ireland U21s.
Lavery said on social media, “Well, it’s time for me to hang up my boots.” As a result of my February 2023 knee injury, my surgeon has recommended that I stop playing professional football. I made every effort to resume my favourite kind of work.I am grateful to everyone who has supported me along this journey. I am the person I am now because of both the good and the bad situations. I wish the youngsters the best of luck in their forthcoming seasons and professions.
