Former Newcastle and Nottingham Forest defender James Perch has announced his retirement.
Perch, now 39, was playing for Ilkeston Town in the Northern Premier League this season.
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He has now called time on his playing career after over 500 senior appearances.
Perch was famously dubbed "Perchinho" at Newcastle after a superb season in midfield in 2011/12 as they finished fifth.
The defender also played for the likes of QPR, Wigan and Mansfield Town.