Article: United star in brain op shock.

BALLYMENA United goalkeeper Sean O'Neill this week began his recovery from a vital brain operation.

The teenage stopper was rushed to hospital last week after suffering from headaches and was diagnosed with fluid between his brain and skull.

He underwent an operation on Monday and United manager Tommy Wright and everyone connected with the club hope the 18-year-old will make a speedy recovery.

"'Oggers' trained with us as usual last Tuesday but then consulted his family doctor who advised him not to play any sport for a couple of weeks," Wright told Times Sport.

"But the problem persisted and his mother did absolutely the right thing ...

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