Why Newport defender,Fraser Franks is retiring early

Nothing is enjoyable like doing thing that one likes,but when you’re forced out of the same,it becomes a bitter pill to chew.

Footballer Fraser Franks has been forced to retire after it was detected that he has a heart issue.

Doctors will not clear the 28-year-old defender, who plays for League Two side Newport County and captained them in their FA Cup win over Leicester City, to resume his career.

The player spent a week in hospital due to an irregular heartbeat and was unable to train as a result.Franks has made 34 appearances for the Exiles this season.

Franks played 320 games in his career, but he has not featured for Newport since 19 February, though he did come on as a substitute against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

He also played for AFC Wimbledon, Welling United, Luton Town and Stevenage.

In a statement Newport said they are doing everything to support Franks and his family and say there will be further announcements in the coming weeks.

The Club is doing everything it can to support Fraser and his family at this difficult time and there will be further announcements in the coming weeks.

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