David Marshall announces retirement from football
The former Scotland keeper will become Technical Manager at Hibs
Last updated 10th Jun 2024
Former Scotland goalkeeper David Marshall has retired from playing professional football.
The 39-year-old made 670 senior appearances in a career which included spells at Celtic, Cardiff and Norwich.
Marshall's last club was Hibs and he'll remain at Easter Road as their Technical Performance Manager.
On the international front, Marshall will go down as cult-hero, earning 47 caps and playing his part in Scotland’s Euro 2020 qualifying campaign.
The Scotland ‘keeper saved crucial penalties against Israel and Serbia in play-off penalty shootouts – booking Scotland’s place at a first major tournament since 1998.
Upon announcing his retirement, David Marshall said: “Having made the decision to retire from football, I’m delighted to be given the opportunity in this role at the Football Club.
"I’ve got to know and understand the Club over the last two seasons and I look forward to working closely with Malky Mackay to create an environment which can deliver success both on and off the pitch.
"This new role is a great opportunity for me to work across various different performance departments within the Football Club and to learn from Malky who has years of experience in the game.
"The fans support will be vital to our success and I know, as always, you’ll be there for the team, David Gray and his coaching staff. I am looking forward to getting started for the 2024/25 campaign.”
New Hibernian Sporting Director, Malky Mackay, added: “I am delighted that David will stay with our club in a new role in which I know he has a real passion for.
“I’ve known him a long time and his work ethic, values and standards are exactly what are required.
“He will work closely with me to bring sustained success to our club and will be a major asset to Hibernian FC.”