Tyrer leaves Halifax RLFC

Tyrer moved to The Shay from Widnes Vikings in 2012. Under then boss and fellow Fax legend Karl Harrison, Steve lifted silverware during his first season with the club, scoring the match winning try in a 21-12 Northern Rail Cup Final victory over Featherstone at Bloomfield Road.

An ever reliable goal kicker, Tyrer went on to make over 200 appearances for Halifax, crossing the line 115 times to add to his 770 goals. He ends his Fax career sitting second in the club's all time points scoring charts on 2000 points, just 191 behind record holder and Hall of Famer Ronnie James.

He said: "It's been unbelievable. I'm not a massive crier but I had tears in my eyes when I told all the lads. I reckon if I was stood in front of the stands now and it was the last game of the season and I was doing it though, I'd be an absolute wreck. The fans have been brilliant with me. Everybody knows what it means to me to play for this club and it's nine years that I'll never ever forget."

"It's been the hardest decision I've ever made in my career. I've had sleepless nights thinking have I done the right thing? I feel that I've given everything I have for the club and even though I've said in the past that i'd like to retire here (at Halifax), in the back of my mind I always thought I'd know when the time was right. And right now, that time is right for me, it's right for my family and I'm looking forward to the future."

Fax coach Simon Grix said: "Steve has been a part of the furniture at Halifax and enjoyed some great times at the club. He has been a great servant of the club on and off the pitch and will welcomed back to a great reception when he returns to the Shay I am sure. We wish him nothing but the best for the future."

Football Director Ian Croad added: "Steve has been a great asset to the club, not many players stay in one place for nine years. I will miss his 'leaping salmon' move. He will always be welcome back at the Shay Stadium on his day off, and wish him the best of luck for the future."