Pressley poised to hang up boots

02 June 2009 21:00
The 35-year-old former Rangers, Celtic and Hearts star will host a press conference at Hampden Park amid reports he will confirm his retirement from the game.[LNB]Pressley is also expected to outline his future plans, which could include a move into full-time coaching - he is already an assistant to Scotland manager George Burley.[LNB]Pressley started his senior career at Rangers 19 years ago and went on to play for Coventry and Dundee United before joining Hearts in 1998.[LNB]It was at Tynecastle where he made the most impact, spending eight years there and becoming club captain.[LNB]He left controversially at the end of 2006 after he, Craig Gordon and Paul Hartley publicly criticised majority shareholder Vladmir Romanov.[LNB]Pressley joined Celtic for 18 months, helping them win the SPL and Scottish Cup double in 2007.[LNB]A four-month stint at Danish side Randers late last year was followed by a return to Falkirk, who he helped avoid SPL relegation this season.[LNB]Pressley also earned 32 Scotland caps between 2000 and 2006.[LNB][LNB]

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