Original sentence: He retired in 2002 and took up coaching.He started as a trainee with Blackburn Rovers, and had spells with Chester City, Stockport County, Bolton Wanderers and Wrexham before joining the Addicks in 1989.In and out of the first team at Charlton over the years, he made 148 league appearances, before finishing his career at Ipswich Town
Edited sentence: He also gained lots of experience early in his career with Chester City, Stockport County, Bolton Wanderers and Wrexham before joining the Addicks in 1989.He finished his career at Premier League team Ipswich Town, as back up keeper to England goalkeeper Richard Wright.He retired in 2002 having made around 500 1st team appearances and took up coaching.He started as a trainee with Blackburn Rovers, making his debut in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea.In and out of the first team at Charlton over the years, due to a catalogue of injuries he made 148 league appearances, before a serious cruciate ligament injury, sustained against Manchester City at Maine Road, put an end to his 1st Team action