George Carmont signs new one-year deal with Warriors as he delays retirement plans – Rugby news
English rugby league club, Wigan Warriors, have announced the retention of Samoan international and club veteran centre George Carmont until the end of next season. Warriors confirmed Carmont’s contract in a statement released on the club’s official website on Tuesday, July 12.
Carmont signed a one-year deal last year with the Warriors and hinted at his plans to hang up his boosts at the end of the on-going Super League season.
The Auckland Born Carmont started his professional career with the New Castle Knights in 2004 and he remained with the Knights until the end of the 2007 season. He made 83 appearances for the club and scored 33 tries.
The 33-year-old Carmont joined the Super League champions Wigan Warriors in the start of the 2008 rugby league season. He has played 115 games for the Warriors and scored 212 points comprising of 53 tries.
Wigan Warriors Chairman, Ian Lenegan, has expressed his feelings about retaining the services of Carmont for next season. He said, “We are absolutely delighted that George is to stay with us for another year. He has been in outstanding form recently and has been a tremendous signing for this club.”
Commenting on the occasion, Carmont said, “I had considered hanging my boots up but I decided it was right to stay another year.” He expressed hope that he could contribute in the clubs success next season and make the season memorable with his strong performance.
Ian Lenegan confirmed that Carmont made up his mind to retire at the end of the 2011 Super League season. Providing the details, he said, “I approached George a month or so ago about the possibility of him staying and he went away to think about it. He spoke to his family, friends and fellow players and he decided he would like to play on for another 12 months which is great news."
Wigan Warriors head coach, Michael Maguire, has also expressed his satisfaction with the availability of the Samoan international for their next season’s campaign.
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