Ex-Swindon & Crawley striker McKirdy retires at 29

McKirdy, 29, has retired from professional football after 14 years, most recently with League Two side Crawley.

Harry McKirdy has announced his retirement from professional football at age 29 after 14 years in the game. The striker, released by Crawley Town at the end of last season, made the announcement on Instagram, saying he is happy with life and has no regrets. McKirdy had notable spells at Swindon Town, where he won player of the season in 2021–22 with 24 goals in 44 games, and Hibernian, though he struggled to make an impact north of the border and underwent heart surgery during his time there.