Friedel not ready to call time
28 Jul 2009 - 09:54:24
Veteran Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel has revealed that he has no plans to call time on career just yet.
The 38-year-old USA international moved to Villa Park a year ago from Blackburn Rovers and enjoyed a fine first season with Martin O'Neill's side.
"I haven't set a target for retirement, until I can't play any more or someone tells me I can't play any more," Friedel commented.
"I'll keep myself as fit as I can and if selected I'll keep going.
"I only take a week off of doing nothing (in the summer). I stay close with the strengthening and fitness coaches.
"But realistically you need a mental as well as a physical break from pounding your body."
Friedel spent nearly eight years with Rovers, having previously played in England with Liverpool and in Turkey with Galatasaray.