Ex-Carlisle and Preston defender Huntington retires

Paul Huntington played 65 games in his two seasons with hometown club Carlisle

Former Carlisle United and Preston North End defender Paul Huntington has announced his retirement from football aged 38.

Huntington began his career in the Premier League with Newcastle United in 2006 before a move to Leeds United.

After spells at Stockport County and Yeovil Town, he established himself at Preston where he spent 10 seasons.

Huntington made over 300 appearances for the Deepdale club and helped them win promotion to the Championship.

He then had two years at hometown club Carlisle, where he captained the side to victory in the League Two play-off final at Wembley over Stockport County in 2023.

He spent the final season of his career involved in a third promotion as part of the squad at Bradford City.

But after leaving the Bantams in the summer, he did not find another club and has now brought his career to an end.