Injury forces Miskella retirement

A troublesome groin injury has left Cork's John Miskella with no option but to retire from inter-county and club football.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2011 - 11:20

A troublesome groin injury has left Cork's John Miskella with no option but to retire from inter-county and club football.

News of the 33-year-old defender's retirement was confirmed in the Irish Examiner today, with medical experts advising him to call time on his successful career with Ballincollig and the Rebels.

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