Ex-Hull FC man Kirk Yeaman is set to dust off his rugby league boots and come out of retirement for a shock side.
That side is the HMP Crusaders – a prison officer side with whom he now spends his career post-rugby.
The club tweeted: “Former @hullfcofficial 2legend now turned prison officer….. Kirk Yeaman After hanging up his boots as a one club player and Hull FC legend, he has now made himself available for the screws! We can’t wait to have Kirk play for us.”
NEW SIGNING
Former @hullfcofficial legend now turned prison officer…..
Kirk Yeaman
After hanging up his boots as a one club player and Hull FC legend, he has now made himself available for the screws!
We can't wait to have Kirk play for us. #upthescrews pic.twitter.com/Ryvwyyitst
— HMP_RL Crusaders (@HMP_RugbyLeague) May 23, 2022
He said this following the news of his retirement with Hull: “It was a really tough call to make, it’s a tough one to make for anyone.
“Playing rugby is all I’ve done since the age of five but, as they say, all good things come to an end. There’d be no better way to finish my career with the year that we’ve had so far and what we could still potentially achieve.
“It’s been something that I’ve been thinking about for a while. But I’m 33 and I’m not getting any younger, my body isn’t what it used to be. These last few weeks, particularly after winning the Challenge Cup, confirmed it for me.”
He added: “I have enjoyed some special moments and great memories and would like to thank everyone who has helped me and supported me throughout my career.
“My family, friends, coaches, team mates, the backroom staff and of course the fans have all been great to me and given me a career to remember.”
