[Albion] Uwe Hünemeier Announces Retirement

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Over on his social media Uwe Hünemeier has announced he’s retiring at the end of the season. Great player for us, can’t believe he only played 38 times (in all competitions) but he was always reliable when called upon and great backup to Dunk and Duffy over his time here.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

He was a real asset to the squad. Great debut at Fulham when Lewis was tempted by the bright lights of…..Fulham.

 

[Stat Brother]

Booooo, in the ever so long list of great centre backs, not quite the best but plenty good enough, Uwe was the best.

Once a Seagull, always a seagull.

 

[A1X]

Great unsung hero of our promotion season

 

[dazzer6666]

Top, top squad man and model pro. Got a signed shirt of his on my office wall. Still regularly tweets about the club. Happy retirement BFG.

 

[Monkey Man]

Really liked his attitude despite not often getting a run in the side. Never complained and always seemed to be supporting the team to the full. Met him in the club shop and he was a lovely guy to chat with and very happy to have pics taken with my daughter.

As Warren would say: Uwe Humeneier. A model pro.

 

[aolstudios]

Very important player & lovely guy. There was a time I'd've picked him ahead of D&D. Lewis obviously then improved beyond recognition in the next season or 6...

 

[Mackenzie]

Nothing but praise for the man, a really nice person off the pitch too.

Good luck Uwe.

 

[Badger Boy]

There was just something about that man that was excellent. He seemed to really understand his place in the squad and was reliable and dependable for us. I've followed his career since he left us and he has been very regular in the Paderborn side since his return there. He will forever be part of just our second ever Promotion winning team from the second tier.

 

[Brightonfan1983]

Booooo, in the ever so long list of great centre backs, not quite the best but plenty good enough, Uwe was the best.

That's note perfect, Stat. Quite the cultured player I seem to remember, though I didn't realise he made so few appearances for us (27, Wikipedia?). I do remember seeing him exit the stadium one evening, into the arms of a group of his German mates who were waiting outside for him - I don't know what else I was expecting them to do outside of strolling off quietly down the concourse, but stroll off quietly they did. I liked that.

 

[Pavilionaire]

A solid player, a class act, a model pro. Enjoy your retirement Uwe!

 

[wellquickwoody]

Seems too young to retire, unless injured or older than he looks. Really good for us. I have his ‘Poppy Shirt’ from the first year that they were auctioned off

 

[Stato]

When Duffy got injured towards the end of the Promotion winning season, he stood up and excelled. Thanks Uwe.

 

[Sheebo]

Cracking fella and player - part of our history forever. The way he stepped up for the last push in that season will always be remembered…!

 

[jcdenton08]

Lovely bloke and never let us down when needed. Continues to support us to this day and is charming and funny to speak to. Guys oozes class.

Uwe, get your badges and we’ll see you back here in the coaching team in a year or two!

 

[elwheelio]

He did great for us. Wish him the best for the future.

 

[Machiavelli]

It's players like BFG that got us to where we are. The club do a lot of research around attitude, and his was one of the very best of our players over the years. Uwe

 

[pb21]

Legend

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Seems too young to retire, unless injured or older than he looks. Really good for us. I have his ‘Poppy Shirt’ from the first year that they were auctioned off

He’s 37. Turned 30 during his first season with us, always looked a lot younger.

 

[Nobby]

Loved the BFG
He was with Solly in the away section at Miiddlesborough for the Mike Dean Show.

Legend of a player!