Heart-rate recorded at almost 300 beats per minute forces Leon Barnett to retire

Leon Barnett has revealed an implant in his chest recorded his heart-rate at "just under 300 beats per minute" following Northampton's clash with Bury.

Heart-rate recorded at almost 300 beats per minute forces Leon Barnett to retire

Leon Barnett has revealed an implant in his chest recorded his heart-rate at "just under 300 beats per minute" following Northampton's clash with Bury.

That game on October 2 revealed a heart condition and the 32-year-old defender was advised to retire.

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