Midfielder Paul McGeough is undergoing treatment after a tumour was found on his heart and has been advised by doctors to give up the game
Shotts star Paul McGeough has been forced to retire at the age of 32 after doctors discovered a tumour on his heart.
McGeough's gaffer at Shotts, John McKeown, has spoken on his behalf to explain that the popular figure at Hannah Park - who was crowned players' player of the year at the club in the past two seasons - has had to call time on his playing career.McKeown explained: "I've been up to the hospital to speak to Paul and he is gutted about the football side of it. He wanted to retire eventually on his own terms so this is quite a sore one for him.
"He's had to give up the family holiday this year because he's been in hospital and he is feeling pretty down right now. But Paul has been a fantastic servant for the club and we'll do all we can for him." "He went on to become my captain at Wishaw. I tried to take him Cumnock when I left there but he didn't want to leave Wishaw. He is quite a loyal guy, Paul.
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