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Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Former Premier League captain one of TEN players released by EFL side after disappointing campaign
A Football League club has released as many as 10 players from their ranks following the end of a disappointing season, including their longest serving star. After seven consecutive defeats to bring their campaign in League One to an end, the side finished an under-whelming 10th in the standings, well short of promotion back to the Championship. Very rarely do any teams start a new season with the exact same faces as they ended the previous, but as well as releasing 10 stars, the League One outfit will also see four loan players return to parent clubs. As well as one that, goalkeeper Chris Maxwell will also be retiring, meaning Huddersfield Town will be starting 2025-26 without at least 15 names who ended their disappointing campaign. Chief among the departing figures is club legend Jonathan Hogg, who signed from Watford way back in 2013. Hogg played 59 games across both the Terriers' Premier League campaigns between 2017 and 2019, and departs the club after 410 appearances. Hogg had already confirmed that he would be leaving the West Yorkshire outfit prior to the end of their disappointing season. The club's chairman, Kevin Nagle, paid tribute to the departing Huddersfield Town hero after his long years of service, which also saw him score six goals and provide nine assists from the base of midfield. 'This is an emotional moment for us all as we show our love and sincere gratitude for a player who has embodied everything it is to represent Huddersfield Town,' said Nagle. 'A captain, legend and enduring figure for all associated with the club, it is only correct that we give Jonathan the send-off a player and a person of his calibre has earned after leading the team with such distinction.' The club captain is joined by Danny Ward, Tom Lees, Matty Pearson, Ollie Turton, Josh Ruffels, Josh Koroma, Scott High, Loick Ayina and Conor Falls in being released as the Terriers look to start afresh next term. They in fact ended the season without a manager after Michael Duff was relieved of his duties back in March. He was replaced by academy boss Jon Worthington in interim charge, though he only won twice in his 10 games.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Former Premier League captain and club cult hero, 36, wakes up unemployed as one of TEN players released
A PREMIER LEAGUE captain has been left unemployed after his EFL club released ten players. Huddersfield finished the 2024-25 season tenth in League One. 2 2 And less than 48 hours after the end of the campaign, the Terriers announced their retained list. But, crucially, club cult hero Jonathan Hogg has been let go after 12 years with Huddersfield. Hogg, 36, captained the Yorkshire club during their stint in the Premier League. The news of his departure at the end of his contract had already been confirmed. That allowed him to bid farewell to his adoring Huddersfield supporters after the final game of the season at home to Leyton Orient on Saturday. The club also let a further nine first-team stars go as their deals expired while goalkeeper Chris Maxwell retired. Huddersfield said: "As previously disclosed, club captain and legend Jonathan Hogg will wave goodbye to the club this summer following 12 distinguished years in blue and white. "Goalkeeper Chris Maxwell has also departed the club following his recent retirement. "Now at the conclusion of their contracts, we will also part ways with nine other players with senior appearances for the club across our First Team and B Team, with Danny Ward, Tom Lees, Matty Pearson, Ollie Turton, Josh Ruffels, Josh Koroma, Scott High, Loick Ayina and Conor Falls all set to depart with our sincere thanks for their service, and best wishes for the future. "Having unfortunately had his season cut short by an ACL injury, Ward will have the opportunity to continue his rehabilitation with the club until he is fit to move elsewhere." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
Scotsman
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Ex Hibs star 'reluctantly' retires from football after medical advice
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Hibs earned a subtle thank you from the keeper who has most recently been with Huddersfield Town Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A former Hibs and Wrexham player has retired from football due to injury. Chris Maxwell has spent the last two seasons with English League One club Huddersfield Town but has managed just 14 appearances, the last of which was in November. He has been battling a persistent hip issue and has now decided to call time on his career with the end of the season nigh. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Maxwell started his career at Wrexham and made exactly 100 competitive appearances for the Red Dragons. He'd move to Fleetwood Town then Preston North End, where he made 17 Hibs outings on loan from Deepdale, his next permanent destination being Blackpool before his Huddersfield chance. Hibs and Wrexham thanked The likes of Hibs and Wrexham were thanked in a lengthy address by the 34-year-old. He said: 'This is not a decision I've taken lightly, and I've had to reluctantly come to terms with stepping away from the game I've loved all my life after seeking medical advice. I'm incredibly proud of what I've achieved – living my dream and being part of some fantastic moments throughout my career. 'I want to thank everyone at Huddersfield Town for their support during my time here. It's a special Club with great people, and I sincerely hope the team earns promotion back to the Championship next season – where it belongs. 'While my playing career is ending, my passion for football remains. I've spent the last decade preparing for life after football, completing a Master's in Sports Directorship and currently working towards a PhD focused on leadership and culture in the game. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I'm excited for what lies ahead and for the chance to continue contributing to the sport in new ways.' Football has been my dream for as long as I can remember. To have lived that dream – from coming through at Wrexham, to promotions with Fleetwood Town and Blackpool, where I had the honour of captaining the side, and earning a place in the Wales national squad – is something I'll always be proud of. 'Thank you to everyone who's been part of my journey – the coaches, teammates, clubs and supporters who've shaped my career, and most importantly, my family, whose support has been unwavering throughout.' Easter Road mention There was also a Hibs mention in Huddersfield's statement. It read: 'Born in St Asaph, Wales in 1990, Maxwell's career began as a junior at Penrhyn Bay, before joining Wrexham as a 10 year old in 2000. Spending the next 12 years of his career in North Wales after making his senior debut at 18, he had one loan away from the Racecourse Ground, joining Connah's Quay Nomads in the 2008/09 season. Twice named Young Player of the Season, his departure saw him step up to EFL level for the first time. 'Going on to represent Fleetwood Town between 2012 to 2016, he returned to Wrexham on loan for a brief spell in 2013 where he twice appeared at Wembley, winning the FA Trophy before being beaten in the Conference Play-Off Final. Going on to join Cambridge United temporarily in the 2013/14 season, he quickly became their number one. Recalled by Fleetwood that January after impressing, Maxwell had kept 18 clean sheets and conceded just 10 goals in 24 league games, helping the side start the season with a 16 game unbeaten run that included 11 clean sheets, six of which came in consecutive games. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Earning a starting place upon his return to Highbury, Maxwell played the remainder of the season as Fleetwood finished fourth in the league and qualified for the League Two Play-Offs. Going on to win at Wembley after defeating Burton Albion 1-0, Maxwell ended the 2013/14 campaign with 11 clean sheets in 22 games for Fleetwood, with his tally for the season 24 in 41 competitive outings. 'After signing a new deal, Maxwell remained in goal in League One, playing the full season as Fleetwood finished in 10th position. Only bettered by the division's top three sides defensively, Maxwell ended the season with several personal awards, collecting the Players' Player of the Year, Supporters' Player of the Year and Community Player of the Season. Despite narrowly avoiding relegation the following season, Maxwell's performances were again a highlight, and he finished the season with another collection of awards after being named PFA Community Player of the Season, League One's 'Unsung Hero' for April 2016 and a finalist in the North West MBNA Football Awards. 'Signed by Championship side Preston North End that summer, Maxwell established himself as the starting goalkeeper in his first season, again picking up a Community Player of the Season award at the end of the campaign. Twice debating Deepdale on loan for Charlton Athletic and Hibernian, he departed Preston in January 2020, making the short journey to Blackpool for the remainder of the season. Spending three years at Bloomfield Road, the 2020/21 season was a standout for Maxwell as he captained the side to promotion back to the Championship, being named in the League One PFA Team of the Year and winning the EDL Golden Glove after keeping 21 clean sheets.'
BBC News
24-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Former Wales U21 goalkeeper Maxwell forced to retire
Former Wales Under-21 goalkeeper Chris Maxwell has retired from football because of a hip 34, has spent the last two seasons with League One Huddersfield Town but only managed 14 appearances, the last one being in played 16 times for Wales U21s and was called up to the senior squad ahead of Euro 2016 as injury cover for Danny Ward, but never won a senior cap. "This is not a decision I've taken lightly, and I've had to reluctantly come to terms with stepping away from the game I've loved all my life after seeking medical advice," said Maxwell. "I'm incredibly proud of what I've achieved – living my dream and being part of some fantastic moments throughout my career." The St Asaph-born 'keeper, came through the ranks at Wrexham, making his debut at 18 in 2009 under Dean joined Fleetwood Town in 2012 but returned to Wrexham on loan, winning the FA Trophy with them in won promotion to League One with Fleetwood the following season before moving to Preston North End in the best spell of his career was at Blackpool where he played 114 games and won promotion to the Championship in 2021 in a season in which he was named in the League One PFA Team of the Year for keeping 21 clean sheets.
The National
18-04-2025
- Health
- The National
Iraq's path to recovery and high-tech medicine in the UAE
Iraq is finally crossing the bridge from violence to influence, the country's top UN official has said. EU officials are working to combat rising anti-Muslim sentiment, a senior anti-discrimination official told The National. The UAE has gathered the genetic data of more than 800,000 Emiratis in a major advance in diagnosing conditions at an early stage. On this episode of Trending Middle East: Iraq finally crossed bridge from violence to influence, country's top UN official says EU anti-Muslim hatred official says states must combat online abuse Personalised medicine a step closer as 800,000 Emiratis contribute to genome programme This episode features Lizzie Porter and Chris Maxwell.
