“His consultant has concluded that the condition Dave is now living with is in all probability Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy — most likely caused by Dave’s many head injuries, including severe concussions, and repeated heading of the ball.”
Penny Watson said in a statement released to the PA news agency that her 73-year-old husband’s consultant thinks it is “in all probability Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy” — a disease determined as the cause of former West Brom striker Jeff Astle’s death in 2002.
“His consultant has concluded that the condition Dave is now living with is in all probability Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy — most likely caused by Dave’s many head injuries, including severe concussions, and repeated heading of the ball,” Penny said. “Even though things have not ended up as we both planned, Dave does not regret pursuing his passion, doing what he lovedShould the diagnosis on Watson, who went on to win the 1976 League Cup with Manchester City and also had spells with amongst others German side Werder Bremen and Southampton, be confirmed it will add further ammunition for those who are arguing for heading to be restricted.
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