Good Friday’s home fixture against Plymouth Argyle will be important for many reasons.
My captain.
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) February 2, 2022
Wycombe Wanderers today pays tribute to one of its all-time legends – Matt Bloomfield – who has announced his retirement from playing the game on medical grounds.
Wycombe take on the Pilgrims who sit five points ahead and three places above the Chairboys, but a win for Wanderers on April 15 could see them move back into the sixth with three games to go.
Where do you want your statue, Matt Bloomfield? https://t.co/dOxDH5Dp6a
— Taylor Toney-Green (@TaylorTG_) February 2, 2022
Got something in my eye 😢 What an amazing player he’s been for us for so long always giving his heart & soul for our club. We were blessed to have him on the pitch and lucky to still have him off it. Thank you Blooms for everything 💙 #Legend #MrWycombe #FutureManager
— T (@Deep_Blue_Me) February 2, 2022
The on-pitch rivalry between the two clubs is well known and there will be no love lost between the two sides.
Great guy. Great player. Club legend. Everything that's right about the game.
— Ross Jeavons (@rossjeavons) February 2, 2022
Football needs more Matt Bloomfields. https://t.co/qzog84B4X3
💙 All the best with your retirement, Matt.
— Ipswich Town FC (@IpswichTown) February 2, 2022
READ MORE: Wycombe Wanderers captain Matt Bloomfield announces retirement from professional football
But away from the match, the clash between the two sides will see one of Wycombe’s greatest-ever servants be celebrated at Adams Park.
Matt Bloomfield at Ipswich Town
— Forgotten Football Signings (@FFSignings) February 2, 2022
2001-2003
One game, zero goals pic.twitter.com/P5ilrRQAun
Matt Bloomfield, who spent 19 seasons as a contracted player at the club, will have the game dedicated to him after he confirmed his retirement earlier this year due to injury.
Captain, leader, @wwfcofficial legend!
— EFL (@EFL) February 2, 2022
All the best in retirement, Matt Bloomfield!#EFL pic.twitter.com/3F8Fc8Nj2d
In total, Blooms played 558 competitive fixtures between 2003 and 2021 where he scored 42 goals.
A moment none of us will forget thank you, Mr Wycombe💙 https://t.co/EbhdVYsDbn pic.twitter.com/ZxjQicsnyT
— Brad (@BRL__7) February 2, 2022
During that time, he achieved four promotions from League Two to the Championship (2009, 2011, 2018 & 2020), whilst also suffering four relegations with the club (2004, 2010, 2012 & 2021).
Safe trip to all 1.,800 #PAFC fans heading to Adams Park on Friday!#WYCvPLY https://t.co/PgerCExc6i
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) April 11, 2022
His playing time was significantly reduced since the start of the 2020/21 season as he took up a coaching role, with his last game for the club coming in August 2021, when Wycombe defeated Exeter City in the League Cup.
Matt Bloomfield Career Celebration on Friday - Wycombe v Plymouth
— Chairboys on the Net - Paul Lewis (@GasmanCOTN) April 12, 2022
Here's his first goal for the #chairboys back in March 2004pic.twitter.com/VgldLMP1sd
READ MORE: Wycombe's Matt Bloomfield opens up on freak concussion
He has taken a role as a coach at the club, and is part of the development department, along with being an integral member of Gareth Ainsworth’s backroom staff.
Matt Bloomfield at Ipswich Town
— Forgotten Football Signings (@FFSignings) February 2, 2022
2001-2003
One game, zero goals pic.twitter.com/P5ilrRQAun
So to celebrate Mr Wycombe’s career with the Adams Park outfit, here is a selection of photos of the former captain with fans over the last 18-and-half years.
To purchase tickets for the Plymouth contest, go to www.wwfc.co.uk.
Nathan Tyson's back at Adams Park this Friday!
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) April 12, 2022
He's returning to HP12 to applaud a former team-mate and #Chairboys legend, Matt Bloomfield.
Do the same; visit https://t.co/L8vpuGV6G0 to book.#WYCvPLY pic.twitter.com/XHodhzYHP9
The match is expected to be close to a sell-out.
6,500 tickets booked so far, with the Family Stand closest to selling out.
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) April 12, 2022
Three days to go.
Let’s get this place rocking!#WYCvPLY
(Alan Cecil: Celebrating promotion in April 2018 back at Adams Park after winning at Chesterfield)
(Andy Tillman)
(Sarah Hambling)
(Sarah Hambling)
(Rachel Tillman: Promotion at Chesterfield....the steward lady was trying to usher Sarah and I off the pitch when we found Bloomfield and she left us alone once he started celebrating with us)
(Rachel Slatter)
(Rachel Slatter)
(Fred Kirby)
(Kathy Locke: End of the Season dinner)
(Hayden Brown)
(Arran White: Promotion at Chesterfield)
(Tracey Brown: My daughter Aimee with blooms)
(Tracey Brown: My mother in law meeting the players for her 70th birthday)
(Tracey Brown: Aimee meeting blooms on one of her mascot days)
(Tracey Brown: Around 2017)
(Thomas Davidson)
(Neil Surman: Matty and my boy)
(Karen Mooney: With my nephew Christopher at Matt's testimonial evening, what a lovely genuine guy)
(Kristján Sturluson: The only player in my shirt collection of which I have his name on the back of two shirts)
(Phoebe Williams: The last before Covid)
(Rachel Ellis)
(Rachel Ellis)
(Rachel Ellis)
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