Every single person inside Cagliari’s stadium gives Claudio Ranieri a standing ovation, as he manages his last ever club football game. He announced his retirement from club football at the end of the season.
A legend of the game. ❤️👏
I think that the most straightforward and appropriate words I can write now are - Andy King, I can categorically say, you are a manager's dream.
In his younger days, he was a player with drive, ability and goals. In his pomp, a player with drive, ability, goals and influence. In his renaissance years, a player with ability, knowledge, influence, empathy, coaching ability, not so many goals, but a personality that is worth everything to a football club. Anyone who knows anything about the game, knows exactly what a character like @AndyKingy delivers, on and off the field.
Your career, my friend, has been one I admire. Why? Because you are one of the very few who has maximised the gifts you have. Good luck for tomorrow, enjoy your time with your lovely family, and best wishes for your future whatever you decide to do next. Cheers, Nige.
One of the stills taken on the set of "Farewell Performance", inside The Metropolitan Theater, with Joe Meek and Heinz getting some expert guitar tips.