Game of Two Hearts by Mark O'brien

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Game of Two Hearts by Mark O'brien

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Zusammenfassung

Mark O’Brien became one of Derby County’s youngest ever footballers when his life was turned upside down. Following heart surgery, Mark defied a bleak prognosis to enjoy a successful career, with Derby and Newport County.

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Game of Two Hearts by Mark O'brien

IT IS A SHOCK when any teenager is stricken by a life-threatening heart condition – even more so when it’s a professional sportsman with the world at his feet. Mark O’Brien had become one of Derby County’s youngest ever footballers at the age of 16 when his life was turned upside down. Facing heart surgery, the young Irishman’s career was severely threatened, yet he was one of the lucky ones. With no symptoms, his problem was discovered following a routine health check. Although his clock was already ticking towards inevitable further surgery, Mark defied a bleak prognosis to enjoy a successful career, notably with Nigel Clough’s Derby County and later Newport County. Mark wrote himself into Newport folklore with a last gasp goal to save his side from relegation from the Football League, and captained the side during their fantastic FA Cup run, before that clock finally ran down on his career as the world battled Covid. Yet Mark’s story has become even more inspirational. Now looking at the world through different eyes, he explains how he is defeating the demons of depression and anxiety to rebuild his life. Today he combines working in a pastoral role at Newport with media work and public speaking. Mark’s story is for supporters of life as well as football. His hope is that young people will take heart and hope from his compelling words.

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Mark O'Brien made his Derby County debut at just 16 years of age. Following heart surgery, Mark's football career saw him play for Motherwell, Luton Town and Southport, before joining Newport County, where he became a club legend.
SKU Nicht verfügbar
ISBN 13 9781739296933
ISBN 10 1739296931
Titel Game of Two Hearts
Autor Mark O'brien
Buchzustand Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag Morgan Lawrence Publishing Services
Erscheinungsjahr 2023-09-14
Seitenanzahl 184
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