Colchester captain Tom Flanagan retires from professional football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 2:19 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Tom Flanagan, former Northern Ireland international and captain of Colchester United, has announced his retirement from professional football. The 34-year-old defender recently completed his recovery from a ruptured Achilles and was out of contract at the end of last season. Flanagan began his career at MK Dons and played across all levels of the English Football League, representing clubs including Sunderland and Plymouth. He made 15 appearances for Northern Ireland, making his international debut in 2017.
- •Flanagan announces retirement after 17 years in professional football
- •He played over 100 games for Sunderland during his career
- •The defender suffered a ruptured Achilles last season
- •Flanagan made 15 appearances for the Northern Ireland national team
- •His career spanned multiple clubs and levels in English football
- 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Colchester captain Flanagan announces retirement
"Former Northern Ireland international and Colchester United captain Tom Flanagan announces his retirement.
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