Jack Collison’s full retirement statement

Jack Collision has issued a statement on his decision to retire from playing football and concentrate on other opportunities.

We are pleased to publish it here in full and send him all the very best for the future from everybody on ClaretandHugh .

Here’s how Jack pulled down the curtain:

“I have had plenty of time to mull this over and have not acted hastily in this decision and I must say that Peterborough United have acted with class throughout.

“They have allowed me to make the easy transition from playing to coaching without any issues and I now intend to repay their faith by helping the next generation make the step from young up and coming, to first team superstar.

“My passion for playing is slowly dying out, but my passion for football is burning ever so strong and I intend to stay within the game and make my mark in other areas.

“I am currently completing my coaching badges, whilst managing the Posh U18s and I love watching my own soccer school flourish.

“I have other interests as well, including a university degree in sports writing and a Miami venture which I am also very excited about.

“Although football has made me the man I am today it doesn’t define me and I am very optimistic about the future.”