Irish defender Brian Lenihan forced to retire at 23 after 'medical advice'

Hull City player Brian Lenihan has announced his retirement from football at the age of just 23.

Irish defender Brian Lenihan forced to retire at 23 after 'medical advice'
Wed, 18 Apr, 2018 - 12:16
Steve Neville

Hull City player Brian Lenihan has announced his retirement from football at the age of just 23.

The former Cork City football announced the news on Twitter, saying it was a decision "that does not come lightly but due to the medical advice I have received it is an action that needs to be taken for my own wellbeing."

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