PFA Management Committee member and AFC Wimbledon defender Andy Frampton has announced his retirement from football.
Frampton, who is 35 has struggled to return to fitness following an ankle operation in January.
Speaking to the club’s website Frampton said: "I am gutted, but it is a decision I have made with my family and I believe it is the right time."
Frampton started his career with Crystal Palace and also played for Brentford, Millwall and Gillingham before joining the Dons in 2013 where he made 39 appearances and scored 5 goals.
"To come back for this season and go on for next season became a hard ask. Not so long ago I did a session on my own as part of my rehabilitation, it was not a particularly heavy session, but for three days afterwards I had a bad reaction.
“I was not the most skilful player or the quickest, but I played with my heart and every challenge and every pass meant the world to me.
"I have had great ups and downs, but I have fantastic memories of being a professional footballer. It has been a privilege to be one of those people lucky enough to have played football for a living.”
All at the Professional Footballers’ Association would like to thank Andy for his contributions to the union so far and wish him the best of luck for the future.
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