Heart surgery forces Irish defender Mark O'Brien to retire at 27

“The club will be doing everything it can to support Mark at this difficult time.”
Heart surgery forces Irish defender Mark O'Brien to retire at 27
Mon, 15 Jun, 2020 - 16:55
James Whelan

Newport County's Mark O'Brien celebrates beating his former club Leeds United in the 2017/18 Emirates FA Cup third round match at Rodney Parade. Photo: PA
Newport County's Mark O'Brien celebrates beating his former club Leeds United in the 2017/18 Emirates FA Cup third round match at Rodney Parade. Photo: PA

Newport captain Mark O’Brien has retired from football at the age of 27 as he requires heart surgery.

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