Wayne Hennessey thanks Wales and Crystal Palace for ‘best days of career’ as he retires from professional football

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Wayne Hennessey has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 38, bringing to a close a career that spanned nearly two decades.  The Bangor-born goalkeeper made his debut for Wales in 2007 and went on to win 109 caps, becoming his country’s most-capped goalkeeper and a key figure during their golden era. His most significant club spell came at Crystal Palace, where he made 132 appearances between 2014 and 2021.

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00:00Wayne Hennessy has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 38

00:07bringing to a close a career that spanned nearly two decades.

00:12The Bangor-born goalkeeper made his debut for Wales in 2007 and went on to win 109 caps

00:18becoming his country's most capped goalkeeper and a key figure during their golden era.

00:23He was instrumental in Wales' run to the Euro 2016 semi-finals and also featured at Euro 20 and 2022 World Cup, their first since 1958.

00:36Domestically, Hennessy began his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers, but his most significant club spell came at Crystal Palace

00:43where he made 132 appearances between 2014 and 2021.

00:48He played a key role during the 15, 16 and 17 seasons, reaching a FA Cup final with Palace,

00:55which at their time was the best run in the competition and maintaining a strong rapport with fans.

01:01Though later displaced as first choice by Vincent Guaita, Hennessy remained a valuable squad member

01:07and leader after mentoring younger teammates.

01:11After leaving Palace, he had brief spells at Burnley and Nottingham Forest

01:15where he played a supporting role before being released earlier this summer.

01:20In his retirement statement, Hennessy reflected,

01:24Having been born and raised in North Wales, it was always my dream to play at the highest level.

01:30The summer of 2016 was the pinnacle of my career,

01:34having made the FA Cup final with Palace and the semi-finals of the Euros with my beloved Wales.

01:39He also paid tribute to the goalkeepers' union, coaching staff and fans who supported him through injuries and setbacks.

01:48A respected figure for club and country, Hennessy retires with pride and gratitude,

01:53leaving behind an efficacy of professionalism, resilience and consistency.

01:57The Welshman retires as a true servant to club and country, respectable, reliable and resilient.

02:05His legacy will inspire future generations of Welsh goalkeepers

02:08and Palace fans will appreciate a consistent spell in South London.

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