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BBC News
17-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Hennessey becomes goalkeeper coach
Nottingham Forest have confirmed Wayne Hennessey will stay at the club following his retirement, joining Rui Barbosa's goalkeeping former Wales stopper made nine appearances for the Reds across two stints at the club."I am delighted to continue my journey at the club as part of the coaching staff, " Hennessey said."I really enjoyed my time as a player here and working with this incredible group."This marks a new chapter in my career, and I'm really looking forward to getting started in the role to help the team towards its goals."Chief Football Officer Ross Wilson, added: "Everyone at the club is pleased Wayne is staying with us in a coaching capacity. Wayne brings a lot to the goalkeeping group off the pitch and will now work with Rui Barbosa and the team to further develop our keepers."Matz had a great season last year, and he undoubtedly benefits from the support and guidance of someone like Wayne, who has significant experience at the top level."
New York Times
17-07-2025
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- New York Times
Wayne Hennessey joins Nottingham Forest coaching staff after retiring
Wayne Hennessey has joined Nottingham Forest's coaching staff following his retirement from playing. The former Wales international will form part of the club's goalkeeping department, working under Rui Barbosa. Nuno Espirito Santo had hinted that there would be a long-term role for Hennessey on the coaching staff when he signed a short-term deal as a back-up keeper in January. Advertisement Hennessey, 38, has been a positive influence on the players around him including Belgium international Matz Sels, who had an outstanding season — sharing the golden glove award with Arsenal's David Raya. 'He helps Matz Sels, (Carlos) Miguel and Aaron (Bott) with their work. I call the small group of goalkeepers the 'society'. Wayne is a big part of that community,' said Nuno at the time. Hennessey initially joined Forest following their promotion to the Premier League in 2022, going on to make nine first-team appearances. His last first team start for Forest was in a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace in May 2023, on the final day of the campaign. The keeper has made more than 450 first-team appearances for clubs including Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace, including 187 in the Premier League. He was a key part of the Wales squad that reached the semi-final stage of the European Championships in 2016. 'I am delighted to continue my journey at the club as part of the coaching staff,' said Hennessey, in a club statement. 'I have really enjoyed working with this incredible group. This marks a new chapter in my career.' Forest's chief football officer Ross Wilson credits Hennessey for the part he has played in helping his fellow goalkeepers already. 'While his playing career speaks for itself, Wayne brings a lot to the goalkeeping group off the pitch,' said Wilson. 'Matz had a great season and he undoubtedly benefits from the support and guidance of someone like Wayne.' ()
Morocco World
17-07-2025
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- Morocco World
Ex-Wales Goalkeeper Hennessey Confirms Retirement
Rabat – Former goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey has officially stepped down from professional football. An outstanding professional, Hennessey developed through the Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers youth academies, before turning professional with Wolves in 2006. The goalkeeper confirmed his decision on social media: 'I have decided to bring my playing career to an end,' he said. 'I am grateful for what I have achieved in the past, I'm optimistic about the future, and taking the next steps in my football journey. 'From my early days in North Wales, I dreamed of reaching the highest level in football. Achieving that by playing in the Premier League and representing my country more than 100 times has been a great honour.' The player is stepping back after 109 appearances for Cymru and Wales. He put on impressive performances at the 2016 Euro, leading a remarkable Welsh team to the semi-finals. And he was a solid performer in the team's three games at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The former goalkeeper is now set to begin a new chapter in football as he prepares to transition into a coaching role. Tags: African footballAmerican football
The Star
16-07-2025
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- The Star
Soccer-Wales' most-cappted keeper Hennessey retires at 38
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - International Friendly - Wales v Czech Republic - Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - March 29, 2022 Wales' Wayne Hennessey reacts REUTERS/Rebecca Naden/File photo (Reuters) -Wayne Hennessey, the most-capped goalkeeper in Wales history, retired at the age of 38 after representing his country in 109 matches, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) said on Wednesday. Hennessey made over 100 league appearances each for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace, reaching the FA Cup final in 2016 with the latter. He was at Nottingham Forest last season but did not make an appearance. The Bangor-born player was part of the Wales squad that reached the semi-finals of the Euros in 2016, also appearing in the 2022 World Cup. He last played for Wales in November 2023 in a friendly against Gibraltar. 'I have decided to bring my playing career to an end, I look back with gratitude and forward with optimism as I take the next steps on my footballing journey," Hennessey said in a statement. (Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
CNA
16-07-2025
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- CNA
Wales' most-cappted keeper Hennessey retires at 38
Wayne Hennessey, the most-capped goalkeeper in Wales history, retired at the age of 38 after representing his country in 109 matches, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) said on Wednesday. Hennessey made over 100 league appearances each for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace, reaching the FA Cup final in 2016 with the latter. He was at Nottingham Forest last season but did not make an appearance. The Bangor-born player was part of the Wales squad that reached the semi-finals of the Euros in 2016, also appearing in the 2022 World Cup. He last played for Wales in November 2023 in a friendly against Gibraltar. 'I have decided to bring my playing career to an end, I look back with gratitude and forward with optimism as I take the next steps on my footballing journey," Hennessey said in a statement.
