Person: Jeff Astle

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A young girl heads the ball during the Futsal-Cup 2019 in Wuppertal, Germany. It is thought children’s brains are much more susceptible to concussion than those of adults.

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Jack Anderson: Why the FAI should follow our neighbours’ lead on kids heading

Last week, in a joint announcement by the English, Scottish, and Irish Football Associations, guidelines were published mandating that there should be no heading of footballs in training for children of primary school age.

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Liam Mackey: VAR - Too much of a good thing

Perfectly good goals disallowed. Travesties of justice waved on. Players and managers tearing their hair out. Supporters in uproar. Officialdom lambasted. The grand old game going to hell in a handcart. Ah, yes, who wouldn’t miss football’s good old pre-VAR days?

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Heroes of the past still giving to stars of today

Billy McNeill and Stevie Chalmers, the legendary members of Celtic’s 1967 European Cup-winning team who passed away within the last week, were childhood heroes of mine.

Mark Herrick's training aid could ease heading concerns in football

There may be trouble ahead

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Kevin Doyle praised for concussion comments

Kevin Doyle brings heading worries into focus

One of the attributes which made Kevin Doyle such an effective striker throughout his career – the Wexford man’s renowned spring heel leap and powerful heading ability – will now be in the spotlight for very different reasons after the Ireland international cited concussion and headaches caused by heading the ball as the reasons for his enforced retirement at the age of 34.

Sat, 30 Sep, 2017

Darren Fletcher wants FA Cup trip down memory lane

West Brom captain Darren Fletcher has urged Albion to create an FA Cup legacy as he eyes a second winners’ medal.

Wed, 10 Feb, 2016

FIFA urged to act on concussion

World governing body FIFA has been urged to stop young children from heading footballs and faces an accusation of leaving players vulnerable to brain injuries caused by concussion.

Thu, 28 Aug, 2014

Astle widow’s fury at FA chief

The chairman of the Football Association Greg Dyke has "swanned off" to the World Cup without addressing research that shows former England striker Jeff Astle died from a brain condition normally linked to boxers, the player’s widow has said.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2014

A nation in denial has little support

Having rocked them in the Dáil, as the Sawdoctors had it, Michael D certainly rocked them in the Guildhall, and beyond, when he announced during his visit to London that he would be supporting England at this summer’s World Cup in Brazil.

Sat, 19 Apr, 2014

Warning on heading risks possible after Astle ruling: union

PLAYERS’ union chief Gordon Taylor believes soccer may have to come with a warning that “heading can damage your health” after a landmark coroner’s ruling.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2002

Astle verdict would affect game, says West Brom chief

WEST BROM managing director Brendon Batson has admitted there could be consequences for the game arising from the inquest verdict on the death of former England striker Jeff Astle.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2002

Astle's heading ability led to death, says coroner

Throughout a 20-year professional soccer career Jeff Astle’s trademark was his powerful headed goals but this ultimately killed him, a coroner ruled today.

Mon, 11 Nov, 2002

A treat in store if Brazil v England as good as 1970 epic

THIS 2002 World Cup has given us much to be thankful for, wonderful moments, brilliant performances, numerous memories to savour … and that’s just the TV coverage.

Thu, 20 Jun, 2002

England v Brazil - past encounters

England’s stunning victory over Denmark today booked a potential quarter-final clash against four-time champions Brazil in Shizuoka next Friday.

Sat, 15 Jun, 2002

Soccer: Football mourns death of Jeff Astle

Football today mourned the death of former England international and ex-West Bromwich Albion striker, Jeff Astle at the age of 56.

Sun, 20 Jan, 2002