Re: Ex-players (the thread nobody's been waiting for)
Foundation player and Sydney FC captain Steve Corica today announced he will retire at the end of the 2009/10 Hyundai A-League season, bringing down the curtain on a stellar 21-year professional career that has spanned three continents and more than 500 games.
A Sky Blues legend, Corica has played 106 A-League games for Sydney FC and is the clubs greatest ever goal scorer with 23 goals, including the match winning strike that handed the Sky Blues the inaugural A-League title in 2005/06.
Corica will remain at Sydney FC to take up a coaching role with the club from next season.
“My body probably could go for another year but I want to finish on good note and I have done that,” Corica said. “I have played well this season and so has the team.”
“I have a great chance to finish on a winning note, especially with this weekend’s game and the upcoming finals.
“I want to thank my family for everything they have done for me. We have moved to a lot of places over the years but they have always supported and been there for me. I want to thank my parents and brothers and family in Queensland, my wife Sandra and my children Teshana, Chloe and Jake. They are the most important thing in my life.
“The reason I did it today is so I can give the fans a chance to see me play. I want to thank the fans for their support. I have a great relationship with them and want to see them get behind us on Sunday. I want to thank them for getting behind me and the team over the last five years. They have been fantastic to me.
