Kelly Smith announced her retirement from football on Wednesday afternoon, ahead of a move onto the Arsenal Ladies coaching staff.
Since the news broke, tributes have been pouring in from around the footballing world for one of the most influential characters in the women's game.
We asked you for your own messages - and here are just some of those tributes:
@DionFarnes: Kelly Smith - A player so gifted & talented she single handedly raised the level of the game in this country to new heights #ThankYouKelly
@LondonBees: Kelly Smith is a legend like no other that has inspired so many girls and London Bees players.