Irish League star admits horror injury has him questioning football future: ‘I don't want a limp in later life'
The 30-year-old striker played for Cliftonville, Warrenpoint Town, Ballymena United, Larne and Crusaders and is celebrated for his last-gasp winner in extra-time of the Crues' 2022 Irish Cup Final victory over the Sky Blues.
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