Stuart Dallas announces retirement

Cookstown native Stuart Dallas has today announced his retirement from professional football.

The 32-year-old Leeds United and Northern Ireland international suffered a femoral fracture during a Premier League fixture with Manchester City in April 2022 and despite his best efforts he has been unable to make a return to play.

Dallas will go down as a legend for both club and country for his achievements in the game, whilst away from the pitch he has also shown his commitment to our local community, representing the club at numerous events and engaging regularly with supporters.

Growing up in Cookstown, Dallas played in his country for Coagh United and Crusaders, winning both the Irish League Cup and Setanta Sports Cup with the latter.

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