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Craig Wighton Retires at 28 Amid Knee Struggles

8/24/2025

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Craig Wighton, former striker for Dundee, Hearts, and Dunfermline, has retired from professional football at age 28.
He joined Montrose this summer but faced ongoing knee problems stemming from a 2017 ACL injury.
Wighton thanked Montrose and its manager, wishing the team success in the upcoming season.

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Craig Wighton, former striker for Dundee, Hearts, and Dunfermline, has retired from professional football at age 28.
He joined Montrose this summer but faced ongoing knee problems stemming from a 2017 ACL injury.
Wighton thanked Montrose and its manager, wishing the team success in the upcoming season.