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Risk? Yes, but let’s all keep it to a minimum

CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS NEED TO BE GIVEN ALL THE FACTS
Guy Branston

FORMER FOOTBA LL LEA GUE DEFENDER AND LEICESTER CITY LOANS MANAGER

DEMENTIA. Parkinson’s. Motor Neurone Disease. There is now growing evidence that heading footballs can cause serious brain injury. This week, the PFA announced a taskforce to examine the issue. In the FA Cup, managers will get an extra concussion sub.
Me, I’ve headed a lot of balls in my career. A hell of a lot. Fortunately, I can’t once remember getting the sort of concussion where I felt ropey for four days or struggled to focus...

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