One of the finest men to don the Green/White/Black/Orange/Yellow shirt announced his retirement yesterday. David Friio's mate has enjoyed his testimonial year and promotion to player/coach, but has now hung up his keeper's gloves on the upright. Good bye Romain Larrieu.
Le keeper made a total of 317 appearances for the Greens (and only 3 other players every to have played for PAFC can boast higher) over 11 and a half years service, and was always considered number 1 between the sticks - even when younger keepers such as McCormick, Stack, Cole were regularly picked first. Larrieu's gentlemanly stance made him a firm favourite and he was appointed club captain and had a song dedicated to him ('We all dream of a team of Larry-Os'). Ro publically played out his battle with testicular cancer whilst at the club - not once but twice - and has been a faithful servant though the ups and downs, thick and thin. Although Romain will no longer feature on the pitch as player, it is hoped that he will be able to continue in his role as coach. We shall see. But for now, for all your work between the stick.
Adieu, merci beaucoup et bonne chance.
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