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Former Sheffield Wednesday defender, and academy graduate, Rory McArdle has called time on his long football career.

The 35-year-old came through the ranks at Middlewood Road but barely featured for the Owls before leaving for Rochdale on a permanent basis following two loan spells at the club.

Since then he went on to become a regular for the likes of Bradford City and Scunthorpe United, but now after two seasons with Harrogate Town and over 400 appearances in the English Football League he has decided to hang up his boots.

A statement from the defender on Harrogate’s website read, “Throughout my career I have always tried to do the right thing, whether that be for the club, the team or for myself. This has been a hard decision to make but I think the last six months have helped me to take this decision.

Former Sheffield Wednesday defender hangs up his boots after a long career