Source: Daily_Mail
Former England star Butt set to hang up his boots at the end of the season
End of the road: Nicky Butt is considering retirementNewcastle midfielder Nicky Butt has revealed he could retire at the end of the campaign.The 34-year-old has been a key figure in the Magpies' resurgence in the wake of their relegation from the Barclays Premier League.However Butt, who is out of contract at St James' Park at the end of the season, is now considering his future after playing a bit-part role in recent weeks.The former England midfielder has had a long and distinguished careerwhich has brought him six Barclays Premier League titles, two FA Cupsand a Champions League winners' medal. But he said: 'I know I haven't got much longer left, so Ijust want to enjoy playing the game while I can before worrying aboutwhat to do once I have stopped. 'I haven't made any decisions about my future yet. I'm just going totake it as it comes. I'm signed until the summer and I will see how Ifeel then. 'If I'm offered another deal here, I will certainly think about it,but it will depend how I feel. If I feel great, I will carry on; if Idon't, that will be that.'I don't know if the legs have got another season in them yet, but I'm feeling okay at the moment. Distinguished career: Butt has played for England and won the league six timesButt also revealed he will not be entering into management any time soon as he is yet to complete his coaching badges.He added: 'I did start my coaching badges a couple of years ago, but it's been put on hold for now.' Newcastle boss Chris Hughton steps up hunt for Leeds' Old Trafford hero Jermaine Beckford Newcastle turn to Heidar Helguson after Leeds rebuff £1.25m Jermaine Beckford bid Plymouth 0 Newcastle 0: Chris Hughton's much-changed Newcastle settle for replay