diff --git a/client/src/main/java/client/scenes/FoodpalApplicationCtrl.java b/client/src/main/java/client/scenes/FoodpalApplicationCtrl.java
index 78c7ae7..92492ab 100644
--- a/client/src/main/java/client/scenes/FoodpalApplicationCtrl.java
+++ b/client/src/main/java/client/scenes/FoodpalApplicationCtrl.java
@@ -33,9 +33,6 @@ public class FoodpalApplicationCtrl implements LocaleAware {
     @FXML
     private Button flagPlButton;   //already here for advanced stuff
 
-    @FXML
-    private Button closeButton;  //already here for advanced stuff
-
     // everything in the left lane
     @FXML
     public Label recipesLabel;