Twigg: O’Neill saved me

SHAMROCK ROVERS striker Gary Twigg says manager Michael O’Neill saved his career when he was on the verge of quitting football.

Twigg: O’Neill saved me

On Friday night, as Rovers won their first title since 1994 with a 2-2 draw in Bray, the Scot cemented his status as a club legend with his 50th goal for the Hoops.

And in the emotional aftermath, Twigg paid a heartfelt tribute to O’Neill for getting his football career back on track at a time when he’d grown thoroughly disenchanted with the game.

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