De Vos opts to head home
05 May 2008 - 15:28:31
Ipswich Town stalwart Jason De Vos has called time on his playing days to concentrate on a media career in his native Canada.
The 34-year-old centre-half has spent the last four seasons with the Tractor Boys, having previously enjoyed spells with Wigan Athletic, Dundee United and Darlington since arriving from Canada in late 1996.
De Vos told the Evening Star: "I made my mind up two months ago. It was a hard thing to do as I came to Ipswich four years ago to help them get into the Premier League.
"Now I will watch their progress from Canada as they gain promotion next season. I said last week that Jim Magilton will get them promoted and I know he will.
"It's disappointing we didn't make the play-offs, but overall I don't have any regrets.
"I know this club will get promoted soon and I wanted it to be this season because, as captain, I would have felt I'd done my job.
"The time's right for me to walk away and I feel proud to have had the career I've had. I couldn't have got any more out of the limited ability I have."