"I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for football" - Sportin Wales Podcast with Mark O'Brien
About this episode
Mark O'Brien discusses his life-changing open-heart surgeries and his football career with Newport County.
Former Newport County captain Mark O'Brien opens up about the open-heart surgeries he underwent at two different times of his life. O'Brien shared the different struggles he faced as a result and how he overcame them to have an 11-year career in English football. He also discusses his famous career moments and new role as Newport County's club ambassador.
People in this episode
Guest: Mark O'Brien
Topics covered
- open-heart surgery
- football career
- Newport County
- overcoming struggles
- club ambassador
Keywords
- Mark O'Brien
- Newport County
- football
- open-heart surgery
- career struggles
- club ambassador
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Newport County
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