Supple, 22, ends career

ONE of Ireland’s most promising young goalkeepers has sensationally retired from soccer having “fallen out of love with the game”.

Ipswich Town’s Republic of Ireland U21 star Shane Supple announced his decision to call time on his career at the age of just 22 yesterday.

‘‘Playing professional football is not something I want to continue doing,’’ Supple said. ‘‘As you grow up you realise there are other things in life and to be honest, the game is not what I thought it was.’’