Workington Town’s record points scorer Carl Forber has announced his retirement.
Forber, 39, also a Town Hall of Famer, has confirmed that this will be his last season in professional rugby league.
Town have announced Forber’s decision ahead of the final home fixture of the season against Newcastle Thunder.
The club said: “With Carl at the age of 39 playing some of the best rugby of his career this has been an incredibly difficult decision for him and after discussions with his family, the board and the likely outcome that the game v Newcastle Thunder on Sunday will be the last home fixture of 2024, we wanted to share this news ahead of the weekend.
“It is a testament to his dedication and his professionalism that Carl has achieved so much and played for so long at such a consistently high standard.
“We hope that supporters, his family and his many friends could join us in celebrating the career of Carl Forber on Sunday.
“We urge you all to come along and show your appreciation for Carl’s efforts and achievements in the blue and white of Workington Town RLFC.
“A true Town legend in every sense and the universal respect for him across the game speaks volumes and that continues on as his wishes are for Town to finish strongly and secure a play-off birth being at the forefront of his thoughts going into this week’s game.
“Early bird match tickets can be purchased in the tickets section of our website www.townrlfc.com
“Kids go free, adults £15 and concessions £12 until Saturday 6pm.”
His career started 20 years ago at home town club St Helens for whom he played twice before joining Leigh Centurions.
His first spell at Town was from 2007 to 2009 before he joined Blackpool Panthers and subsequently had short spells with Swinton and Oldham.
He rejoined Workington in 2012 and has racked-up record figures through his excellent goal-kicking, while continuing to play at a consistently high level.
