8th tier Anstey Nomads surprises fans by signing experienced recently retired footballer

eighth tier Anstey Nomads surprises followers by signing the skilled lately retired skilled footballer Martyn Waghorn.

It was again in February 2025, when he made the powerful determination, however the 35 12 months previous has since featured within the Baller League.

He performed 527 video games over a 17-year profession, scoring 135 targets, taking part in for Sunderland, Charlton, Leicester, Hull, Millwall, Wigan, Rangers, Ipswich, Derby, Coventry, Huddersfield and Northampton.

Then on the twenty eighth of December 2025, Waghorn returned to taking part in, becoming a member of Northern Premier League Division One Midlands membership Anstey Nomads, who sit 4th with 40 factors from 21 video games performed, and are 14 factors from leaders Carlton City..

The membership, who even have Conrad Logan and David Nugent, tweeted: “Welcome Martyn Waghorn 🤝 Anstey Nomads are delight to announce the signing of Martyn Waghorn.

“Waghorn will probably be obtainable for Saturdays house fixture vs Bourne City on Saturday third of January come and see him the boys in motion at Cropston Highway! #UpTheNomads #LCFC”

Welcome Martyn Waghorn 🤝

Anstey Nomads are delight to announce the signing of Martyn Waghorn.

Waghorn will probably be obtainable for Saturdays house fixture vs Bourne City on Saturday third of January come and see him the boys in motion at Cropston Highway! #UpTheNomads #LCFC pic.twitter.com/275FGmECaz

— Anstey Nomads (@TheNomadsFc) December 28, 2025

Saying his retirement, he mentioned: “Soccer. It’s been an unimaginable journey.

“I’ve been very lucky to play for some nice golf equipment in my profession and by no means took that as a right… @cafcofficial @lcfc @hullcity @millwallfc @laticsofficial @rangersfc @ipswichtown @dcfcofficial @coventrycityfcofficial @htafc and @officiallyntfc I’m proud to have worn the shirt of each one in all these nice golf equipment. Each time I stepped on the pitch all I needed to do was make my household proud. There was some wonderful reminiscences with family and friends that I’ll cherish eternally.Thanks to everybody at @sunderlandafc for giving me the chance within the sport. You believed in me from 7 years previous till my debut at 17, thanks all 🙏

“To characterize my nation at varied age teams was at all times an honour and to additionally rating on my England U21 debut was such a proud second.

“Thanks to everybody who has been there and supported me alongside the way in which. I wish to point out some nice academy coaches, Elliot Dickman, Ged McNamee & Kevin Ball to call a number of but in addition everybody who helped me throughout my time on the academy. The chums and folks I’ve met alongside the way in which… it’s been some journey 🥹

“My household, thanks. Truthfully I don’t know the place I’d be with you all. Mam and Dad thanks for all of the sacrifices you made for me and with me, Beginning at Boldon Colts with you Dad, what a tremendous journey we’ve been on.

“Leoni, Ruben and Enzo. I can’t put into phrases how grateful I’m to have had you by my aspect in my profession. To share wonderful reminiscences and moments with you is one thing I’ll cherish eternally.

“I’m trying ahead to the following chapter of my life & profession as a Dad and a husband. Thanks. Waggy.”

He added: “Thanks to each single one who has commented. I’m genuinely very grateful for all of your type phrases and the love you will have proven. Thanks Waggy 💙💙”

WAGHORN’S CAREER:

2007-2010 – Sunderland – 8 video games (0 targets)2008–2009 → Charlton Athletic (mortgage) – 7 video games (1 objective)2009–2014 → Leicester Metropolis – 116 video games (20 targets)2011 → Hull Metropolis (mortgage) – 5 video games (1 objective)2013 → Millwall (mortgage) – 14 video games (3 targets)2014–2015 – Wigan Athletic – 41 video games (8 targets)2015–2017 – Rangers – 78 video games (44 targets)2017–2018 – Ipswich City – 46 video games (16 targets)2018–2021 – Derby County – 123 video games (30 targets)2021–2023 – Coventry Metropolis – 42 video games (2 targets)2023 → Huddersfield City (mortgage) – 13 video games (1 objective)2023–2024 – Derby County – 27 video games (7 targets)2024 – Northampton City – 8 video games (1 objective)2025– Anstey Nomads

Honours

RangersScottish Championship: 2015–16Scottish Problem Cup: 2015–16

Derby CountyLeague One second-place promotion: 2023–24

IndividualLeicester Metropolis Younger Participant of the 12 months: 2009–10Scottish Championship Participant of the Month: September 2015Scottish Championship high scorer: 2015–16Rangers Gamers’ Participant of the 12 months: 2015–16PFA Scotland Crew of the 12 months: 2015–16 Scottish Championship

eighth tier Anstey Nomads surprises followers by signing skilled lately retired footballer Martyn Waghorn…

@PaulWil81875490: Anstey Nomads…… unimaginable 👏👏👏

@SteevoSteevo19: Bloody hell! What a signing that’s for step 4 soccer.

@senorbott: When Anstey Nomads have higher ahead choices than Leicester Metropolis

@utd_thoughts: They only rebuilding Leicester 2012? Waghorn and Nugent up high, might Andy King make a comeback?

@whosthat__4: Extra good indicators the membership goes in the appropriate route

@daveflemm: Put up ‘beating Swimming pools’ glow up 🤌🏻

@JaffaGer: That is one participant I’ll randomly at all times have a comfortable spot for. On yer self @Mwaghorn_9

@dcfcdyl13: What the fuck.

@72jamesk: Like to see ex execs dropping down the degrees it actually offers these golf equipment a lift..!

@cibachromeblue: Not a shabby signing 👍🏼

@KevinOxford: Waggy off to Anstey to play. If match will probably be a terrific signing.