Mid 50s. Sad news. I feel like real change is going to have to be made with regards to head injuries in football, and even just the cumulative effects of regular headers. I wonder if the current generation of forwards in the game who largely shy away from aerial duels have one eye on their future health.
Mid 50s. Sad news. I feel like real change is going to have to be made with regards to head injuries in football, and even just the cumulative effects of regular headers. I wonder if the current generation of forwards in the game who largely shy away from aerial duels have one eye on their future health.
Might want a new thread rather than being attached to a page of comments from 15 years ago slagging him off?
They don't head the ball in kids football anymore, think its U13 when it starts. Not sure that really changes much but its a start, can't see how football, NFL, rugby etc. can ever really change their rules without completely changing the sport to avoid this.Mid 50s. Sad news. I feel like real change is going to have to be made with regards to head injuries in football, and even just the cumulative effects of regular headers. I wonder if the current generation of forwards in the game who largely shy away from aerial duels have one eye on their future health.
Might want a new thread rather than being attached to a page of comments from 15 years ago slagging him off?
Yes truly horrible, my dad also had dementia for the last seven years of his life. Wouldn't wish that illness on your worst enemy.That's horrible, my dad had dementia, I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
There should be more research done on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, and perhaps a ban on headers at all levels which would make the game more interesting since everyone would have to improvise and get more skilful with their feet like Spain. High kicks should still be disallowed as dangerous play of course.