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Ex-Man Utd man O'Kane reveals autism battle after Twitter feud with Neville

Former Manchester United defender John O'Kane has revealed he suffers from autism and opened up about its effect on his playing career.

O'Kane, 45, began his career with the Old Trafford side but was sent on loan to Wimbledon, Bury and Bradford City.

He ended up making just a handful of appearances for the Red Devils before leaving for Everton in 1998 but lasted less than two years before he joined Bolton.

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O'Kane retired in 2006 because of kidney problems, but says he had other issues to juggle throughout his career.