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Central Coast Mariners skipper John Hutchinson will retire at the end of the A-League season.
The 35-year-old Mariners foundation player, who’s appeared more than 250 times for the club, made the announcement on Thursday.
He captained the club to their maiden A-League championship in 2012/13.
“All good things must come to an end, and I can’t see myself ever playing for any other club in the A-League,” Hutchinson said.
“I’m proud of what I’ve achieved on the Central Coast and to be able to live and play football in such a great area has been a real joy.
Mariners coach Phil Moss paid tribute to Hutchinson.
“Hutch is an important member of our squad in the dressing room, on the training pitch and in the community,” he said.
“He’s a fantastic captain, a great leader and a rock solid midfielder who has a lot more quality than what people give him credit for.
“He’s flagged his interest in pursuing a coaching career and I think that’s fantastic.”
The Mariners said Hutchinson will remain with the club post-retirement in an off-field role.
The Mariners next host Adelaide on Saturday February 7.
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