By John Lyons

VETERAN defender Rory McArdle says he is happy to be bowing out on ‘my terms’ after deciding to hang up his boots. If the 36-year-old takes the field for Harrogate against his former club Rochdale tomorrow, it will be the 650th club appearance of his career. The Northern Ireland international started out with Sheffield Wednesday and has since served Dale, Aberdeen, Bradford, Scunthorpe, Exeter and, now, Harrogate with distinction. Injuries have become more prevalent of late and McArdle believes it is the right time to sign off. “This has been a ...