“Your career’s never that long as a footballer but to do it at one club is a huge achievement, not done by many people, so great credit to Mark and the way he’s conducted himself throughout his career.
“Overall, I’m sure it will be emotional, but in the end he’ll think he’s had a really good career when he looks back on it.
“He’s been huge, and played a big part in all the things going on during the pandemic. Mark’s played a huge part and helped me an awful lot when I came in.
He gave me an idea of what was required and he’s a really good sounding board. You need people behind you now you can speak with.
“He’ll be certainly missed in the dressing room next year.