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Scottish Sun
08-08-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Former Arsenal star, 34, forced into retirement just 24 hours before first game of season
Bartley still had one year left on his contract BART TO FINISH Former Arsenal star, 34, forced into retirement just 24 hours before first game of season Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER Arsenal star Kyle Bartley has been forced to retire with injury just 24 hours before the first game of the season. The 34-year-old defender has brought an end to his playing career after suffering a knee injury last season - announcing the decision just 24 hours before West Brom's Championship season begins. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Kyle Bartley has been forced to retire with injury Credit: Getty Bartley still had one year remaining on his contract at West Brom, but had chosen to end his playing days after his "best efforts" to rehabilitate from the injury proved unsuccessful. In a statement, he said: "Unfortunately, a knee injury I picked up during last season has led me to make the difficult decision to hang up my boots, despite my best efforts to rehabilitate from it. 'I consider myself incredibly lucky to have played the game I love, and it is the highs and lows of football that have helped make me the man I am today." He added: "I'd also like to thank the fans for their amazing support throughout the years. READ MORE ON ARSENAL 'Sell him at half time' Arsenal fans demand struggling star be AXED after shocking display "My family, too, are now all fans, especially my two little girls and I'm hoping we will all be back very soon to say thank you for everything. This club will always be part of my life.' Bartley made more than 400 career appearances over a 16-year stint in the game. As well as his spell at West Brom, Bartley laced up for Arsenal, Sheffield United, Rangers, Swansea, Birmingham City and Leeds. The towering defender was highly-rated when he came through the ranks at Arsenal as a teenager, but managed just one first team appearance for the Gunners before moving on. Kyle Bartley's career A brief look at Kyle Bartley's impressive career... 2009 - 2012: Arsenal 2010 - 2011: Sheffield United (loan) 2011 - 2012: Rangers (loan) 2012 - 2018: Swansea City 2013 - 2014: Birmingham City (loan) 2016 - 2017: Leeds United (loan) 2018 - 2025: West Brom CAREER STATS Appearances: 422 Goals: 27 Assists: 11 BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS That came in the form of a 1-0 Champions League defeat to Olympiacos in 2009. After a flurry of loan spells Bartley earned a permanent move to Swansea where he was sent on loan again after failing to nail down a starting spot. West Brom's Kyle Bartley sparks mass brawl at final whistle v Sheff Weds for shoving his arm into rival's face He finally settled at West Brom in 2018 after joining from the Swans, going on to represent the Baggies 232 times and scoring 15 times during his seven-year spell at the Hawthorns. Bartley has said he will "continue to support" West Brom and manager Ryan Mason. Baggies Sporting Director Andrew Nestor said: "I'd like to thank Kyle for his efforts during his years at The Hawthorns. 'He helped lead the team both on and off the pitch – often by putting his body on the line in the heart of our defence. 'Making more than 200 appearances for one club is rare nowadays and we are grateful to Barts for his seven years' service to Albion. 'I'm sure all associated with the football club will join me in wishing Kyle and his family all the very best for the future.' 4 Bartley started his career at Arsenal Credit: Getty 4 He had a short spell with Leeds United Credit: John Clifton
The Sun
08-08-2025
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- The Sun
Former Arsenal star, 34, forced into retirement just 24 hours before first game of season
FORMER Arsenal star Kyle Bartley has been forced to retire with injury just 24 hours before the first game of the season. The 34-year-old defender has brought an end to his playing career after suffering a knee injury last season - announcing the decision just 24 hours before West Brom's Championship season begins. 4 Bartley still had one year remaining on his contract at West Brom, but had chosen to end his playing days after his "best efforts" to rehabilitate from the injury proved unsuccessful. In a statement, he said: "Unfortunately, a knee injury I picked up during last season has led me to make the difficult decision to hang up my boots, despite my best efforts to rehabilitate from it. 'I consider myself incredibly lucky to have played the game I love, and it is the highs and lows of football that have helped make me the man I am today." He added: "I'd also like to thank the fans for their amazing support throughout the years. "My family, too, are now all fans, especially my two little girls and I'm hoping we will all be back very soon to say thank you for everything. This club will always be part of my life.' Bartley made more than 400 career appearances over a 16-year stint in the game. As well as his spell at West Brom, Bartley laced up for Arsenal, Sheffield United, Rangers, Swansea, Birmingham City and Leeds. The towering defender was highly-rated when he came through the ranks at Arsenal as a teenager, but managed just one first team appearance for the Gunners before moving on. Kyle Bartley's career A brief look at Kyle Bartley's impressive career... 2009 - 2012: Arsenal 2010 - 2011: Sheffield United (loan) 2011 - 2012: Rangers (loan) 2012 - 2018: Swansea City 2013 - 2014: Birmingham City (loan) 2016 - 2017: Leeds United (loan) 2018 - 2025: West Brom CAREER STATS Appearances: 422 Goals: 27 Assists: 11 That came in the form of a 1-0 Champions League defeat to Olympiacos in 2009. After a flurry of loan spells Bartley earned a permanent move to Swansea where he was sent on loan again after failing to nail down a starting spot. West Brom's Kyle Bartley sparks mass brawl at final whistle v Sheff Weds for shoving his arm into rival's face He finally settled at West Brom in 2018 after joining from the Swans, going on to represent the Baggies 232 times and scoring 15 times during his seven-year spell at the Hawthorns. Bartley has said he will "continue to support" West Brom and manager Ryan Mason. Baggies Sporting Director Andrew Nestor said: "I'd like to thank Kyle for his efforts during his years at The Hawthorns. 'He helped lead the team both on and off the pitch – often by putting his body on the line in the heart of our defence. 'Making more than 200 appearances for one club is rare nowadays and we are grateful to Barts for his seven years' service to Albion. 'I'm sure all associated with the football club will join me in wishing Kyle and his family all the very best for the future.' 4 4 4
BBC News
08-08-2025
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- BBC News
🎧 Farewell, Kyle Bartley
"I remember the scenes when he exited the field on the final day of the season against Luton. He applauded all four sides of the ground as he was substituted and a lot of people then thought that was a farewell. "You have to wonder if Kyle Bartley, in his mind, had this decision then?"BBC Radio WM's Steve Hermon reacts to defender Kyle Bartley's retirement after seven years with West Bromwich to the full analysis and more on BBC Sounds.
BBC News
08-08-2025
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West Brom defender Bartley retires through injury
West Brom defender Kyle Bartley has been forced to retire on the eve of the Championship season because of a knee 34-year-old was under contract at the Hawthorns for another year but has called time on his career."Unfortunately, a knee injury I picked up during last season has led me to make the difficult decision to hang up my boots, despite my best efforts to rehabilitate from it," Bartley said., external"I consider myself incredibly lucky to have played the game I love, and it is the highs and lows of football that have helped make me the man I am today."Bartley joined the Baggies in 2018 and made 232 appearances for the club - including a season in the Premier League in captained the club when fit last Director Andrew Nestor said: "Kyle helped lead the team both on and off the pitch – often by putting his body on the line in the heart of our defence."Making more than 200 appearances for one club is rare nowadays and we are grateful to Barts for his seven years' service to Albion." 'A huge part of the dressing room' - Analysis Steve Hermon, BBC Radio WM's West Bromwich Albion reporter"The knee injury was something Kyle had been struggling with last season and he powered through the pain."Last season he wore the captain's armband for the majority of the season. He was divisive with supporters and was criticised a few seasons ago but bounced back and was brilliant during their play-off campaign in 2023-24."He was a huge part of the dressing room, was part of the pre-season tour to Austria but has now called time on his career."
BBC News
24-06-2025
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- BBC News
'Phillips a great signing - but what about the others?'
Liverpool defender Nat Phillips joins West Bromwich Albion after nine years with the Reds - but he's got plenty of Championship experience under his 28-year-old helped Derby County avoid relegation last season after aiding Bournemouth to promotion back to the Premier League in 2022 during loan spells in the Radio WM Albion commentator Steve Hermon has been taking a look at Phillips' move to the West Midlands after spending much of his time with Liverpool out on loan, as well as what it means for some of his new teammates."They mention leadership qualities. I wonder what that spells for Kyle Bartley, his future, who was of course was wearing the captain's armband for the majority of last season," Hermon said."What does it also mean for Caleb Taylor, who's been out on loan with Wycombe. Many people were hoping he'd be part of the first team."It's interesting but I have to say, it's a great signing."Listen to the full analysis and more on BBC Sounds.
