TRIBUTES are being paid to former Warrington Wolves and Great Britain hooker Micky Higham after calling time on his 19-year playing career.
The 37-year-old made over 500 appearances after making his debut for Leigh in 1999, enjoying successful spells with St Helens, Wigan and Warrington before returning to his hometown club in 2015.
The hooker won three Challenge Cups with The Wire in 2009, 2010 and 2012. He also won a Grand Final with Saints in 2002.
His final appearance came in the Million Pound Game as the Centurions dropped out of Super League following their defeat by Catalans Dragons.
He has accepted a job as part of Leigh's coaching team and will also work in the club's community department.
Here's some of the tributes for Micky:
Congrats @mickyhigham on a amazing career!! One of the best blokes I’ve had the pleasure to meet and play alongside 👌🏾 https://t.co/fCfdocojxz
— Matty Blythe (@mattyblythe88) November 6, 2017
Legend ! Congrats highhhuum
— Dec Patton (@DecPatton7) November 6, 2017
certainly an honour to grace the same field with you and against you @mickyhigham wish you, Kate and the boys all the best in the future 👍🏼
— Gareth O'Brien (@gazobrien22) November 6, 2017
Congrats @mickyhigham awesome career 👏🏾 https://t.co/Ct4rXurLX3
— Kevin Penny (@KevinPenny6) November 6, 2017
Congrats @mickyhigham - great career. Still has money from first contract 😜😜 https://t.co/WnfaLJoMHX
— Sam Burgess (@SamBurgess8) November 6, 2017
Congrats on an awesome career @mickyhigham and all the best with the next chapter pal
— Shaun Lunt (@Shaun_Lunt) November 6, 2017
Congrats on the career my old mate pleasure to have shared a part of it with you take it easy buddy @mickyhigham #toplad #thanksforthelifts
— scott moore (@Scottymoore33) November 6, 2017
All the best @mickyhigham had an awesome career you can be very proud of, an absolute honour to have played alongside you. #shandysmate
— Martyn Ridyard (@ridy6) November 6, 2017
BEST OF LUCK to Micky Higham on his retirement as a player.
— COLIN McHUGH (@gudni4) November 6, 2017
Thanks for the memories at Warrington Wolves. pic.twitter.com/CBgVFtd5iI
Had a great career my very good friend @mickyhigham what a player and even better bloke 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/5bJGBCrfiX
— garethhock (@gazhock12) November 6, 2017
Massive respect for Micky Higham. Great player. Would loved to have seen him play for @hullkrofficial at some point in his career.
— Andy Sharpe (@sharpster69) November 6, 2017
Congrats to my mate @mickyhigham on a fantastic career. Great addition to the club staff 👍 pic.twitter.com/7rNSqxEKhP
— Kieron Purtill (@Kbones_p) November 6, 2017
@mickyhigham sad to see u retire been great servent to the game all best for future
— emma_tr4_rhinos (@emma_tr4_rhinos) November 6, 2017
Was a class player for us, would’ve been a great bloke to have on the staff at wire, wish him well👍🏼 @mickyhigham https://t.co/oLNMTnjWQM
— keiran mcelroy (@KeiranMcelroy) November 6, 2017
@LeighCenturions @mickyhigham congratulations on a fantastic career Micky. Not just a Leigh legend but a legend of the game #LTID
— Dave Lewis (@davelewisAdi) November 6, 2017
Good luck in retirement. @mickyhigham 👏👏 one of only 2 players I have ever had printed on the back of one of my wire shirts.
— Phil (@P_Syers) November 6, 2017
We have absolutely loved watching @mickyhigham play @lsvstadium. Best of luck for all your future endeavours Micky. https://t.co/Uggk1v7wUG
— Leigh Sports Village (@lsvstadium) November 6, 2017
Congratulations @mickyhigham on an outstanding career, something to be proud of! All the best mate👍🏻 Leigh legend🔴
— Matty Atkin (@MattyAtkin98) November 6, 2017
All the best from everyone at the Saints @mickyhigham https://t.co/cKC9yiPb2S
— St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) November 6, 2017
@mickyhigham Congratulations on your playing career. 100% throughout! Loved it when you played @Saints1890 Best wishes for your future.
— David Robson (@railroaddrunk) November 6, 2017
All the best @mickyhigham in retirement. Year too soon for me and one of the best blokes I’ve worked with in any sport
— Andy McDonough (@AndyMcdonough1) November 6, 2017
Congrats @mickyhigham on a brilliant career! https://t.co/a56xiYryUe
— Jenna Brooks (@JennaBrooks) November 6, 2017
I'm a Cas fan but what a true ambassador for the sport. He has always given 100% and always been a threat. Great career Micky 👏👏👏
— Peter marley (@peter505marley) November 6, 2017
Congratulations on a great career @mickyhigham great bloke ... up there with @8AndyLynch for coffees tho!... all the best mate
— Ben Crooks (@crooksie13) November 6, 2017
Congratulations on an amazing career @mickyhigham 🍾
— Eddie Fashioni (@EddieFash) November 6, 2017
Great player and even better man 👍🏼
Privilege to capture so many great moments of @mickyhigham last second winners, promotion,family and of course dad dancing #Legend pic.twitter.com/PeaMeeWE4t
— Paul McCarthy (@missing_pxl) November 6, 2017
Congratulations on a great career @mickyhigham
— ryan atkins (@rararyan85) November 6, 2017
Loved going into battle with you and love you just as much off the field!#legend #highpants pic.twitter.com/YqgIezSJMy
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