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.

Batson has admitted there could be implications after a coroner ruled that Astle’s death was caused as a result of heading a football.

But Batson stressed the game would have to wait before the long-term implications were known.