Bobby Zamora retires from football and thanks West Ham, Fulham, QPR and Tottenham for 'amazing memories'

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Tom Doyle9 December 2016

Bobby Zamora has confirmed that he has retired from professional football, thanking clubs including West Ham, Tottenham, Fulham and QPR for the "amazing memories" during a 17-year career.

Zamora, who turns 36 next month, has been without a club since his release by Brighton at the end of the 2015-16 season after succumbing to a hip problem that required surgery.

The former forward took to Twitter on Friday afternoon to confirm speculation regarding his future, tweeting: "Thanks for all the amazing messages. Yes retired. Will miss the great lads clubs & fans. Thank you all for your support over the years".

Zamora also posted a tribute to the clubs he has played for during his career, with four London clubs thanked along with Brighton and England.

In an interview with his former Brighton team-mate Adam Virgo published on the Championship club's website, Zamora had said: "I think so, yes [his football career is over]. It was a frustrating time last year.

"My hip decided to let me down at the final hurdle. It resulted in just training on a Thursday and being in pain.

"It came to the end and I needed an op. I had the operation before the end of the season. It was frustrating but it was something I needed to do. I certainly couldn't play."

Zamora scored 84 goals in 156 matches in two spells with Brighton, and also earned two international caps for the England.

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