Former Ipswich Town loanee Liam Feeney has declared his retirement from football and his new career as a football agent.
The 37-year-old winger last played for Scunthorpe United over a year ago, when he failed to keep the Iron from being relegated to the National League North for the second time in three seasons in 2022/23.
Feeney began his career in non-league with Hayes and Salisbury, then moved on to Southend, Bournemouth, and Millwall before joining Bolton on loan in 2013.
In the second half of the 2015/16 season, he joined Town on loan from the Trotters and scored once in nine games.
The winger was expected to join the Blues on a free transfer in the summer of 2016, but instead signed a two-year contract with Blackburn Rovers, having previously been on loan at Ewood Park in 2014.
He later played for Cardiff City (on loan), Blackpool, and Tranmere Rovers. Feeney made more than 600 senior matches and scored nearly 50 goals.
Feeney announced his retirement from professional football on Instagram, writing, “After much thought and reflection, I decided a year ago it’s time to hang up my boots and retire.”
“It was a wonderful trip full with unforgettable memories, difficulties, and accomplishments that I will treasure forever.
“I’d like to thank my family, friends, teammates, coaches, and everyone who has encouraged me during my career. Your support has meant everything to me. Also, thank you to the supporters of the clubs I was fortunate enough to represent.
“While leaving the pitch has been sad, I’m looking forward to this new chapter in football agency with Refuel Performance Management.
“I’ve enjoyed every second of assisting the next generation of players in their careers (working alongside the management team that guided mine), and I’m excited to use my knowledge to guide and support players on their adventures.
“Football has given me so much, Thank you all for being a part of my story – here’s to the future!”
Feeney now works for the same agency that represents current Town players Christian Walton and Luke Woolfenden. He also works with Scott Barron, a former Town Academy graduate.
