Telfer ends Bhoys stay
02 Apr 2007 - 17:21:35
Veteran defender Paul Telfer has decided to bring forward his retirement plans and has left Celtic for family reasons.
The 35-year-old, who played more than 500 League games for his four clubs - Luton Town, Coventry City, Southampton and the Bhoys - in an 18-year professional career, has not featured in Gordon Strachan's first-team plans since the Champions League defeat against AC Milan.
A Celtic spokesperson told the club's official website: "It is with great regret that Celtic FC have announced today that Paul Telfer has ended his contract with Celtic for family reasons.
"He has now decided to return to England to be with his family.
"Celtic have reluctantly accepted Paul's decision and we fully respect his request to end his contract with the club. Clearly, everyone at the club wishes Paul and his family all the very best for the future."
Telfer made 57 SPL appearances for the club following his £200,000 transfer from Southampton in July 2005.