Bolton's ex-Liverpool defender Darby retires after motor neurone disease diagnosis

Published on: 18 September 2018

Bolton defender Stephen Darby has announced his retirement from football, aged 29, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

The full-back last played in December.

"I would like to ask for privacy at this time so I can adjust to the battle I have ahead and that I can spend time with those closest to me," he said.

Darby, married to Manchester City Women and England international Steph Houghton, began his career at Liverpool after coming through the academy.

He went on to make more than 200 appearances for Bradford City before joining Bolton in July 2017, reuniting with manager Phil Parkinson.

"This is heartbreaking news for Stephen and his family and the thoughts of everybody at Bolton are very much with him and Steph," Parkinson said.

More to follow.

Source: bbc.com

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