Tony Pulis announces his retirement from management during deadline day coverage on Sky Sports News as the 65-year-old former Stoke, Crystal Palace and West Brom boss ends three decade-long career in the dug-out
- Pulis said he wanted to spend more time with his family and playing golf
- His last job was a 10-game stint at Sheffield Wednesday late in 2020
- Welsh manager is best known for guiding Stoke to FA Cup final and into Europe
Former Stoke, Crystal Palace and West Brom boss Tony Pulis has announced his retirement from management.
The 65-year-old’s last job at Sheffield Wednesday in 2020 lasted just 10 games and he hasn’t been in the dug-out since.
Pulis dropped the announcement while a guest on Sky Sports News’ transfer deadline day coverage, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family and playing golf.
Tony Pulis, seen celebrating in Stoke’s 5-0 win over Bolton in the 2011 FA Cup semi-final, has announced his retirement from management
The Welshman, 65, is best known for his time with Stoke, whom he led into the Europa League
‘I’m 65 now. I had a really good run at it, management has passed me by now,’ Pulis said.
‘I’m quite happy to help people, quite happy to give a little bit of advice here and there.
‘I’ve always based my home down in Bournemouth. I had three wonderful children and never spent enough time with them but I’ve got seven grandchildren now.
‘It’s lovely to see them and be able to go out and watch the boys play football, and we have two in America and we visit them as much as possible.
‘I play a bit of golf here and there, nice and relaxed.’
Pulis ended his playing career at Bournemouth and was promoted to become their manager when Harry Redknapp left for Premier League club West Ham in 1992.
Pulis pictured with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during a match in 2011
His last job was an unsuccessful 10-game stint at Sheffield Wednesday late in 2020
He moved on to Gillingham in 1995, turning the fourth-tier club from the very bottom of the Football League to a promotion-winning one in his first season.
Pulis almost led the Gills into what was then Division One (now the Championship) but they blew a two-goal lead late on to lose on penalties to Manchester City in the…