Due to his wife, The Luton Towns all-time two players have officially

Due to his wife, the Luton Towns all-time two players have officially announced there retirements due to…

Olly Lee, a former midfielder for Luton Town, was forced to declare his retirement from competition at the age of just 31.

The former Hatter had been playing ten games for League Two Gillingham this season, but not since a December 2-1 loss at Sutton United.

But now that he’s decided to hang up his boots, he’s explained why on the Gills official website: “It’s hard for me to write this, but I have to accept that I can’t play professional football anymore after being diagnosed with Raynaud’s disease and psoriatic arthritis more than a year ago.

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“This has been a physically and psychologically excruciating trip.

Over the past year, I have tried numerous medications and comebacks, but to no avail.

“I am appreciative of the experiences I have had the good fortune to have, and I can now look back on my career with pride at the accomplishments I have made.

During their tenure with the Hatters, Olly Lee gives his brother Elliot Lee a hug.

their time with the Hatters “I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my wife, Beth, for always supporting me no matter where football led us and never once doubting it; without your help, I could not have accomplished anything.”

“To my children, I hope I will make you proud in the future and I wish you could have watched your father play more. I won’t think twice to show you the clips.

“I will always be indebted to my family for being there for me through thick and thin and for their guidance and support.

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“I am grateful for the overwhelming support I received from the supporters of the teams I had the honor to represent, especially Luton and Hearts, two teams that are currently very near and dear to my heart, and I will always obey.

“I want to express my gratitude to the Gillingham supporters for their unwavering support throughout my time at the club. I also want to thank manager Neil Harris and the entire staff behind the scenes for their unwavering support at a very trying time for me.

“I am fortunate to have discovered my passion for coaching and assisting people, which I am eager to pursue right now, even though there are still difficult days ahead.

“Although playing at this level is no longer part of my journey, it is now the fuel that drives me to help the next generation of players on their journey.”

Lee progressed through the West Ham United system before spending time on loan at Dagenham & Redbridge, Gillingham, Barnet, and Birmingham. In 2013, he moved permanently to St Andrew’s.

After another transfer to Plymouth, Lee was signed by former Luton manager John Still in August 2015.

It was the beginning of an incredible period in his career, as the midfield player would go on to play 123 games for the Hatters and score 11 goals, including the now-famous goal from a different postcode when he scored against Cambridge United from inside his own half.

As Luton gained promotion to League One, Lee also scored in the 1-1 draw against Carlisle United. During that season, he played at Kenilworth Road with his brother Elliot before moving on to move north of the line and sign with Hearts of the Scottish Premier League in the summer of 2018.

He spent three years in Tynecastle; however, he was twice loaned to Gillingham during that time. In June 2021, he made the permanent move to Priestfield.

Over the course of his 13-year career, Lee played over 350 games. The Gills released the following statement: “Everyone at Gillingham Football Club is devastated for Olly to have to retire.”

“We express our gratitude for his services and send him our best wishes for the future.