Former Portsmouth FA Cup winner announces retirement

Former Pompey defender Glen Johnson has announced his retirement.
By Mark McMahon
Published 21st Jan 2019, 11:54 BST
Updated 7th Feb 2019, 18:10 BST
Glen Johnson in action for Pompey against Cardiff in the 2008 FA Cup final Picture: Will CaddyGlen Johnson in action for Pompey against Cardiff in the 2008 FA Cup final Picture: Will Caddy
Glen Johnson in action for Pompey against Cardiff in the 2008 FA Cup final Picture: Will Caddy

Part of the Blues’ 2008 FA Cup-winning team, the 34-year-old has called time on his career after being without a club since leaving Stoke in the summer.

The right-back made 100 appearances for Pompey, after initially arriving on loan from Chelsea in 2006.

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He made his move to Fratton Park permanent in 2007 following a £4m deal, staying for two season until sold to Liverpool for £18.5m.

Glen Johnson in action for Pompey against Cardiff in the 2008 FA Cup final Picture: Will CaddyGlen Johnson in action for Pompey against Cardiff in the 2008 FA Cup final Picture: Will Caddy
Glen Johnson in action for Pompey against Cardiff in the 2008 FA Cup final Picture: Will Caddy

Johnson was named in the 2008-09 Premier League team of the year.

His goal against Hull that campaign also earned the ex-England international the goal of the season.

‘Today is the day I’m officially saying I’ve retired,’ told talkSPORT.

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‘I knew halfway through last season I was going to call it a day.

‘I always wanted to retire at an age where my body still felt good.’

Pompey lifted the 2008 FA Cup following their 1-0 victory over Cardiff at Wembley.

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