his hip injury, which was still being largely persistent. The injury was rumored to be so bad that it possibly threatened to end his career altogether. Reddy managed to play the odd game, and soon Slade's replacement as manager Graham Rodger was dismissed by the club after a poor start to the season. In turn the club appointed Alan Buckley as his successor, the new Grimsby boss made it clear he wanted to keep Reddy who had by now had undergone hip surgery. Buckley aimed to stick by him through his injury troubles and help the player back to fitness, but with Reddy still harboring the interests of leaving Blundell Park, he subsequently snubbed fresh contract talks in favor of listening to potential offers from Bristol City. Due to the continued hip problem, City had by now had lost interest altogether in signing him. However Leyton Orient had also made an official approach for Reddy's services, but this came to nothing in the end. Reddy had failed to respond well from his hip surgery and was forced to retire from the game. Personal life Former Grimsby manager Russell Slade, who was the manager of Yeovil Town offered to help the player with his rehabilitation after he had a second hip operation. Reddy remained with Yeovil for several weeks before leaving the club. After an unsuccessful third hip operation, Michael accepted defeat and was forced to retire from professional football. He has since taken up his UEFA B coaching license with the English FA in 2009. As of 2012 Reddy is studying business at Manchester Metropolitan University. Honours Grimsby Town Football League Two play-offs: 2005–06 Individual PFA Team of the Year: 2005–06 Football League Two References External links 1980 births Living people Association footballers from County Kilkenny Republic of Ireland association footballers Republic of Ireland under-21 international footballers Association football forwards Kilkenny City A.F.C. players Sunderland A.F.C. players Swindon Town F.C. players Hull City A.F.C. players Barnsley F.C. players York City F.C. players Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players Grimsby Town F.C. players League of Ireland players Premier League players English Football League players