Davison set to retire
22 Sep 2006 - 09:00:01
Colchester United goalkeeper Aidan Davison has revealed he plans to retire at the end of the season.
The 38-year-old has been a first-team regular since joining the U's in 2004, but has decided it is time for him to hang up his gloves and concentrate on his role as goalkeeping coach at Layer Road.
The former Northern Ireland international told BBC Essex: "This will be my last season. We have all seen what Dean Gerken is capable of. He's the future, not me.
"As long as I can contribute this season then I'll play.
"But my job is to bring on the youngsters in Dean and Mark Cousins. They are the future."
Davison has played over 80 League matches for the U's, having had spells with Notts County, Bury, Millwall, Bolton Wanderers, Bradford City, Sheffield United and Grimsby Town earlier in his career.