Newport captain Mark O’Brien retires aged 27 ahead of heart surgery

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Newport County v West Ham United – Carabao Cup – Second Round – Rodney Parade
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Newport captain Mark O’Brien has retired from football at the age of 27 as he requires heart surgery.

O’Brien, formerly of Derby and Luton, scored four times in 127 appearances for the Exiles.

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