Ellis retires due to injury

[Mr_Ben]

Sorry news.

Thanks for so many good memories over the years.

Good luck with whatever you do next Harry.

[markymark]

thanks for all the memories harry and i wish you all the best for the future, it would be great to see you coaching the young lads in the academy.

[mothy]

Harry I know it has all been said you were a super star and represented all that is the Tiger spirit !!! All we can say is thank you form all who have watched you in all forms of the game

[Duncan B]

So sad for Harry, injury came just when he was establishing himself as englands number1, and one of the worlds best 9s, so really pleased you at least got your lions caps! Fantastic player. Top bloke.

Would it kill Cockerill to gush a bit when a player like Lewis, Harry or Ben Kay leave!?!

[wee-young'un]

Really sad to hear that injury has forced another talent from the game. Opposition clubs are running threads on their pages in relation to the retirement, showing how much of a thorn in their side Ellis was and how he was help in such high regard.
Smashing little player, everything you'd want in a Scrumhalf, quick, sharp and exceptionally annoying and in your face.
From an Irish and Munster fan, I wish him all the best and hope that the Tigers hold on to him in some capacity as he really was a true son of the club.

[crumbie_captain]

Saw Harry in Leicester soon after he announced his retirement. He looked pretty glum but content.

[POSTIGER]

Just got back from my holiday and hadn't heard the news. I'm absolutely gutted for him. It's a shame when any player retires but, injury permitting, Harry could have gone on to be the best in the NH, maybe the world.

All the best mate

[wolverhampton_tiger]

Harry you are a superstar, no more needs to be said. Yesterday was a sad day.

Tigers, England and the Lions will miss you.

Hopefully see you on the terrace some time soon.

Thanks for all the good times.

Richard (Wolverhampton_Tiger)

[Rykard]

HI,
just read the merc headline from Thursday 'Ellie Quits' - absolutely dusgusted with it - he didn't quit he was forced to retire - very different. I am thinking of complaining to them...

[WelfordRoadGirl]

What a sad day. Thank you Harry, for everything you have given to Tigers - you have been awesome. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Good luck for the future

[MJ Chairman]

HI,
just read the merc headline from Thursday 'Ellie Quits' - absolutely dusgusted with it - he didn't quit he was forced to retire - very different. I am thinking of complaining to them...

Glad you've got so much time on your hands

[hww27]

I originally posted this over on the WR Chit Chat forum but I hope that its ok to post it here - I deleted the original post.

This is my tribute to Harry - it was only done yesterday and looks a bit strange here as it was only an hour and a half old when this pic was taken - but it looks really red and angry at the minute so this one is a better pic anyway!

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll30 ... 580f53.jpg

[harry_rocks_yes_he_does]

Have to say I'm probably just as gutted as hww27 by this news... whilst it wasn't entirely unexpected it's still incredibly sad and doesn't make these words any easier to write. A huge thanks and well done to Harry on a career to be very proud of - even though it was unfairly cut short there are still many good times to remember. I only met him once but he seemed a top bloke, totally genuine and very patient and understanding with all the swooning fans! Wishing you all the very best for the future Harry, I'm really sorry we won't have the pleasure of seeing you pull on the Tigers or England shirt again.

[silverfish]

such sad news. My nomination for top Ellis moment: the Munster away game in the 06/07 HC - he made the break that led to Geordan's try (I think), running straight through O'Gara.

[tigers fan]

Sad news indeed.
Gutted to read that Harry has had to retire due to his injury.
You were a great player a super star and it has been a great pleasure to watch you play over the years.
I have had the pleasure of meeting you a few times you were a true gent.

Harry I wish you well for your future in what ever you decide to do.