Greg Bolger has confirmed his retirement from professional football, with his final game to be Cork City's home fixture against Finn Harps on Friday night. The midfielder and current City coach announced the news on social media on Sunday.
Bolger's career spans many years in the League of Ireland, featuring several clubs and significant silverware. He won multiple Premier Division titles and FAI Cups while representing Sporting Fingal, Dundalk, St Patrick’s Athletic, Shamrock Rovers, Sligo Rovers, and Cork City.
Cork City hailed Bolger as a "true Cork City Football Club and League of Ireland legend". The club said it is looking forward to a brilliant atmosphere at Turner’s Cross for his final game, which also sees the team collect the First Division title.
"I couldn’t be happier that the final game of my career will be at Turner’s Cross, a place that has given me some of my fondest memories," Bolger said. His last goal for the club came in a defeat to Longford Town. The team's recent form has been mixed.
Bolger made his League of Ireland debut for UCD against Cork City. His final match kicks off at Turner’s Cross on Friday against Finn Harps. The full fixtures schedule is available online.
The original report is at 96fm.ie
