Jack Colback Announces Retirement
Jack Colback has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36. The midfielder concluded his career after making a total of 480 professional club appearances.
Throughout his career, Colback played for several prominent clubs, including Sunderland, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Ipswich Town, and Queens Park Rangers. He made 135 appearances for Sunderland and 102 for Newcastle United, showcasing his significant contributions to both teams.
In the Premier League, Colback made 189 appearances, scoring 9 goals and providing 11 assists. His time at Sunderland included a memorable run to the Carabao Cup final in the 2013-14 season, while he was part of the Newcastle United squad that won the Championship title in the 2016-17 season.
Colback joined Nottingham Forest initially on loan before making a permanent move in 2020. He later signed with Queens Park Rangers in the summer of 2023, where he made 53 appearances.
Reflecting on his career, Colback stated, “Today, I’m announcing my retirement from professional football. I feel privileged to have the honour of playing nearly 500 matches at the top level, representing some of the biggest clubs in the country in Newcastle, Sunderland, Nottingham Forest, Ipswich and Queen’s Park Rangers.”
He added, “There have been highs, lows, promotions, tough defeats, and moments I’ll never forget. I would like to thank all of my coaches, teammates and supporters who helped me to achieve my dream. Looking forward to what the next chapter holds.”
Colback began his career with Sunderland, where he also had loan spells with Ipswich Town. He completed a free transfer to Newcastle United in 2014 after leaving Sunderland.
As Colback steps away from the sport, observers are left to consider his impact on the teams he represented and what lies ahead for the veteran player. Details remain unconfirmed regarding his future plans.
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