Motherwell captain Inglis to retire at end of season
[SNS] Motherwell captain Gill Inglis says it's a "strange mix of emotions" after announcing she will retire from football at the end of the season. The 35-year-old defender has spent almost two decades in the SWPL and seven consecutive seasons captaining Motherwell, driving the club to their highest league finish and two Scottish Cup semi-final appearances. Inglis insists it wasn't an "easy decision," but feels it's the right time to hang up her boots following the birth of her son Louie.
"It's probably a strange mix of emotions all hitting at once," said Inglis. "On one hand, I'm looking forward finishing because I've always known this would be my final season, but at the same time, it's quite surreal to think that something I've done every day for decades is suddenly about to end forever. "It definitely wasn't an easy decision as my love for the game is as strong as ever.
"I think when you've been involved in the game as long as I have, there comes a point where you just know in yourself that the time is right. "Football has given me so much and I've loved every minute, but physically and mentally, I feel this is the right moment to step away. "I'd also like to thank every team-mate, coach and member of staff that I've had the pleasure of working with throughout my career.
"They've had a huge impact on me and helped shape me as a player and a person. I've been so lucky to work with some incredible people. Thank you for everything, football.
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