Heading ball 'likely' contributed to Gordon McQueen's brain injury, coroner finds

The daughters of former Scotland defender Gordon McQueen, Anna Forbes (left) and Hayley McQueen, speak to the media following his inquest. Pic: Tom Wilkinson/PA Wire

Heading a football "likely" contributed to the brain injury which was a factor in the death of former Scotland defender Gordon McQueen, a coroner has found.

McQueen - who was capped for Scotland 30 times between 1974 and 1981, and played for both Manchester United and Leeds United during a 16-year career - died at his home in North Yorkshire in June 2023, aged 70.