Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul retires
Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul has retired – almost 19 years after making a memorable debut.
Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul has hung up his gloves – almost 19 years after making a stunning debut for the club.
The 37-year-old has retired after leaving Luton Town at the end of last season.
“I have truly lived the dream I had as a young boy,” said Krul on Instagram. “Thank you to the clubs, coaches, team mates, my beautiful family and most importantly you fans for your support throughout my career.”
Krul, memorably, kept a clean sheet on his Newcastle debut, a 1-0 UEFA Cup win away to Palermo in the 2006/07 season, after being drafted into the starting XI amid an injury crisis.
The Den Haag-born player went on to make 184 appearances for the club in all competitions. Krul was part of the squad which won promotion from the Championship in the 2009/10 season, and he established himself as the club’s No.1 in the the following season.
He set a Premier League record for the most saves in one game when stopped 14 shots against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on November 10, 2013.
Krul left Newcastle in 2017 after recovering from a serious knee injury suffered while playing for Holland, and joined Brighton and Hove Albion, where he was reunited with former Newcastle manager Chris Hughton. He was given a standing ovation on his first return to St James’ Park.
He went on to have a successful five-year stint at Norwich City, twice winning promotion to the Premier League with the club, before joining Luton two years ago.
Krul won 15 senior caps for Holland, and was famously brought off the bench for a penalty shootout against Costa Rica in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
He saved two spot kicks as Holland won 4-3 on penalties to progress to the last four.
Krul graduated from the PFA Business School this month after completing its Global Football Sports Directorship course.
Great keeper. Lovely guy. Good luck Tim lad.