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Clement forced into retirement
06 Jan 2010 - 13:07:39
West Bromwich Albion defender Neil Clement has been forced to call time on his career at the age of 31.
The long-serving full-back has failed to recover from a knee injury he picked up 17 months ago.
"I knew I was struggling because I'd been out for so long, but when I actually heard the consultant say those words it was still a really bitter pill to swallow," Clement told the Express and Star.
"Nothing can prepare you for it. Being told your career is over is the one thing no player wants to hear.
"However, I can take real comfort from the fact I have tried absolutely everything to get back playing again.
"I have no regrets because, in my heart of hearts, I know I couldn't have done any more."
Clement joined the Baggies in 2000 and played more than 300 first-team games for the club.
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