I get the concern and sensitivity about the dementia connection however I'm not sure it's been proven that heading a football contributes in an
increased risk of developing dementia. And if it does, by how much.
The universal three causes of death are cancer,heart disease and dementia. So an ex footballer dying due to complications of dementia (and it's the complications of the disease,always the complications) would be just as normal, as an ex tennis player dying - unless of course it turns out it isn't.
As Granny was fond of saying - Charlie don't surf...and she never headed a football in her life
I get the concern and sensitivity about the dementia connection however I'm not sure it's been proven that heading a football contributes in an
increased risk of developing dementia. And if it does, by how much.
The universal three causes of death are cancer,heart disease and dementia. So an ex footballer dying due to complications of dementia (and it's the complications of the disease,always the complications) would be just as normal, as an ex tennis player dying - unless of course it turns out it isn't.
As Granny was fond of saying - Charlie don't surf...and she never headed a football in her life
I don't really understand their way of thinking, most of the players suffering from dementia are from the days that the old leather balls were used. These were replaced in the 80's by the much lighter synthetic balls.
When the the old leather balls got wet they weighed twice as much, and fuck did they give your old bonce a pounding, but these new balls are delightful to head.
As someone has already said tiddlywinks will soon be our national sport but players will need full body armour and heavy duty head and eye protection.
Like an oval shape ball has got a big enough surface to cause such an impact, if it hurts so much then maybe they should start using their rackets they are equipped with. Heaven forbid Soon rugby players will have to stop using skates incase they break their ankles,
