Fleetwood Town's Denver Hume Forced to Retire at 28 Due to Brain Injury
Denver Hume, the 28-year-old full-back, has announced his retirement from professional football due to a brain injury sustained in training. Hume, who joined Fleetwood Town last summer, suffered a bleed on the brain in October and has been undergoing treatment ever since.
What Happened?
Hume's injury occurred during a training session in October, when he collided with another player and suffered a bleed on the brain. He has been undergoing a series of tests and treatments since then, but unfortunately, his career as a professional footballer has come to an end.
Why it Matters for Fleetwood Town
Hume's retirement is a significant blow to Fleetwood Town, who had signed him to a two-year contract last summer. The club will now have to look for a replacement for Hume, who has made 84 appearances for the Black Cats.
What Comes Next?
Hume has expressed his gratitude to Fleetwood Town and his former clubs, Sunderland AFC, Portsmouth, and Grimsby Town, for their support during his career. He has also thanked his family and friends for their love and support. Hume is now looking forward to the next chapter of his life, which he hopes will be filled with new challenges and opportunities.
League standing: 9th in League Two, 4 pts, 1W-1D-0L from 2 games, recent form DW. Goals this season: 1 scored, 0 conceded (+1 goal difference). Title race: 2 points behind leaders Barnet.
