Long-serving goalkeeper Sean O'Neill is retiring at 37 after Ballymena United's 2-2 draw with Cliftonville. He bows out after a career spanning over 500 Irish Premiership games, calling it a fulfilling run with 'no regrets.'
O'Neill's trophy-laden spell included three league titles and a full set of domestic cups, primarily during an 11-year stint at Crusaders. He cited a timely coaching offer as the reason for stepping aside now rather than finishing the season as a player.
He is already eyeing a future in the dugout, expressing a strong desire to manage in the Irish Premiership one day. For now, O'Neill says he is content to walk away on his own terms, leaving a legacy of consistency and major silverware.
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