Dementia from sporting head injuries.

[mickd1961]

Doddie Weir has died at the age of 52, the Scottish Rugby Union has announced.
Weir was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in December 2016.

The former Scotland international, who won 61 caps, used his profile to push for better research to be carried out into MND and appealed for improved care to be given to those afflicted by it.

Sad news indeed, a giant of a player and character.

Rob Burrow of Leeds Rhinos will be next followed by ex Liverpool player Steven Darby.

For my own migraines I’ve gone back to using a cranial osteopath who I’ve located and have now had nearly three weeks without a headache which is a real treat for me.

MND is a truly despicable disease.

[WBA1955]

Anyone who has a head injury needs to be checked out straight away even if you feel okay.
I can't believe the stupidity of the Iran goalkeeper against England. Despite what Shankly said football isn't more important than life or death.