Monday, March 15, 2004
Lyon considering retiring
Parramatta fans are in shock tonight as it has been revealed that our star three-quarter Jamie Lyon has asked for leave and is considering retiring from the game.
AAP reported that Lyon has been given "indefinite leave" while he considers his future in the game.
His manager Allan Gainey told AAP that: "There's a couple of personal things he has to work his way through. It's nothing to do with the club.
"I think there's a bit of a burnout factor there. It's not something that's happened overnight, it's something that has been there for six months. He's just feeling as though he needs a bit of time to consider his future.
"At this stage he's seriously considering not playing rugby league again."
Brian Smith said it was uncertain how long Lyon would need to decide on his future.
"Jamie has been with the club since he was 15 and has an impeccable record on and off the field.
"He is well regarded by everyone at our club and we all respect his wishes during this time."
Gainey added: "We're hoping it's just a decision that he's made in haste and we've given him time to think about it.
"We have said don't make a quick decision...without some good thought."
AAP reported that Lyon has been given "indefinite leave" while he considers his future in the game.
His manager Allan Gainey told AAP that: "There's a couple of personal things he has to work his way through. It's nothing to do with the club.
"I think there's a bit of a burnout factor there. It's not something that's happened overnight, it's something that has been there for six months. He's just feeling as though he needs a bit of time to consider his future.
"At this stage he's seriously considering not playing rugby league again."
Brian Smith said it was uncertain how long Lyon would need to decide on his future.
"Jamie has been with the club since he was 15 and has an impeccable record on and off the field.
"He is well regarded by everyone at our club and we all respect his wishes during this time."
Gainey added: "We're hoping it's just a decision that he's made in haste and we've given him time to think about it.
"We have said don't make a quick decision...without some good thought."
