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Fahey has struggled with injury problems this season and made just four Women's Super League appearances for Liverpool Liverpool captain Niamh Fahey is set to retire at the end of the Women's Super League season. The 37-year-old announced her retirement from international football earlier this year after 115 appearances for the Republic of Ireland. A lifelong Liverpool fan, Fahey will complete her playing career when the Reds face WSL champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on the last day of the season. "It's hard to summarise into words the emotions that I feel as I'm retiring, there are probably too many, " Fahey said. "All I can say is how fortunate I feel for the career I've had and being able to finish it all off at my girlhood club Liverpool FC. " A five-time winner of the FA Cup, Fahey won four league titles during a six-year stay at Arsenal before claiming another WSL title with Chelsea in 2015. After a short spell with French side Bordeaux in the 2017-18 season, she joined Liverpool in 2018 and has since gone on to make 123 WSL appearances for the club. Fahey stayed with Liverpool when they were relegated to the Women's Championship on a points-per-game ratio in the Covid-disrupted 2019-2020 season and helped them earn promotion back to the WSL two seasons later. "My time at Liverpool has been a rollercoaster for sure! From some real lows to some unforgettable highs, " she added. "Ultimately, I feel so proud of the last seven years, the journey we've been on and for me personally being able to pull on the red shirt, captain the team and wear the Liver Bird on my chest. " Liverpool interim head coach Amber Whiteley said Fahey was "everything you could ever want in a captain". Whiteley added: "A wonderful player and incredible human being, our game is in a better place because of Niamh and everything that she has contributed across her entire career for club and country. " "I'm not sure she will ever know just how much she is loved and respected by everyone here. We are going to miss her. " 'I've shown I can still play here' - is De Bruyne leaving too soon? Rookie Antonelli, 18, youngest to take F1 pole Popovich steps down as Spurs coach after 29 years The final series of Man Like Mobeen has arrived John Simm stars in the provocative 90s drama, The Lakes Warm-hearted comedy with Ben Miller and Sally Phillips Follow two ambitious river restoration projects 'I've shown I can still play here' - is De Bruyne leaving too soon? Has the UK become a nation of runners? Poppy's tears, Elton John & Happy Gilmore - Mc Ilroy on Jimmy Fallon show Reluctant hero Allen bids quiet but proud farewell Sutton's predictions v singer Sasha Keable 'Nobody expected this' - was win in Bilbao best of Amorim's Man Utd reign? Sciver-Brunt 'given the reins' to lead her way - Edwards Defender, striker. .. winger? How 'Harrydinho' inspired Man Utd 'Balls all over the Crucible floor' as pocket breaks during semi-final. Video'Balls all over the Crucible floor' as pocket breaks during semi-final 'I'm so proud' - refugee helped by Flintoff makes Lancs Second XI debut The WSL invincibles? Chelsea eye records after sealing another title 'First the points, then the pints' - Going to the pub with Wolves boss Pereira 'A talent that comes along every 50 years' - 'genius' Yamal steals show Two opposing views on football's transgender ban 'Times have changed, one clip can earn an England call-up' The numbers behind Chelsea's latest WSL title Varsho makes 'crazy' behind-the-back catch. Video Varsho makes 'crazy' behind-the-back catch The runner who went viral and sparked a campaign for change for women Will Ferrari turn their season around? Who are the big winners & losers from the NFL Draft? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.