There is an article in the daily mirror stating that Michael Monaghan could retire after concerns over long-lasting effects of repeated bouts of concussion could make Sunday the 34-year-old's final Magic Weekend appearance.

Can't post the link but Google Michael Monaghan daily mirror and you will find it.

Gutted if true.

Don't let that worry you wwolf. It didn't stop rocky making a comeback.

=#FF0000No direct insults please

WY

It is a joke.

Sad if true, but it has been coming. Should have called it a day at the end of last year - its just not working for Michael at this level any more.

Should regain his health and enjoy his retirement

Massive shoes to fill though

Monaghan has been the greatest hooker ive seen play for our club... he also has one of the best tackling techniques ive ever seen. As someone said in another post, in 2011 he was arguably the best player in the league.

Cullens greatest ever signing?

if as well as he knees being shot, he now has problems due to concussions, he should hang up his boots. He has already given us everything he had. No point endangering himself anymore.

Unless of course you are Paul Cullen then you may differ to agree

I think he has actually been very good this season.

I think the club may leave this decision with Monas
Only he knows how well his legs will hold up to another season in SL.

You say that all to often.

I shouldn't have to say the obvious

Was he concussed on Friday? Haven't managed to watch the game but I don't remember him getting concussed too many times for us. Sad if true, he was the best player in the league circa 2011.

Here it is. www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-lea ... an-3547931

Here it is. www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-lea ... an-3547931

they are directly quoting monaghan in that article. Appears he has done an interview with them to put this out there. On that basis, you have to say it looks like thats it.

Should of retired at the end of last season. His bad knees are getting the better of him. Would be a good addition to the coaching squad.

Bit of a non- story this as he was set to retire anyway?

Totally agree.

he's retiring at the end of the season...nothing new here

it is something new if he hangs up his boots after the magic weekend though.

thats not what it says

so it doesn't.... nothing to see here

great shame..but thanks for destoying wigan in the 2009 semi...probably explains why weve signed darryl clark from cas

Can we not try and get Clarke in early? We have already paid for him after all.