I can't say I've seen anything, but looking at the sports that it has been identified in, I'd expect it to be a strong candidate.
Chillo appeal
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I can't say I've seen anything, but looking at the sports that it has been identified in, I'd expect it to be a strong candidate.
MND seems quite prevalent is rugby league.
You've got Rob Burrows, Mike Gregory, Adam Maher, Paul Derbyshire, Phil Stephenson and Paul Fisher all have been diagnosed with types MND in the last 10 or so years
Although the authorities are obviously denying any correlation between RL and MND.
You've got Rob Burrows, Mike Gregory, Adam Maher, Paul Derbyshire, Phil Stephenson and Paul Fisher all have been diagnosed with types MND in the last 10 or so years
Although the authorities are obviously denying any correlation between RL and MND.
Matt Dawson won't be supporting the legal action being mounted against the RFU. Says at the time he knew what he was getting into and the authorities took heed of whatever safety issues were known about then. A lot will support this attitude, me included I think.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/55271419
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/55271419
I had an aunt die of MND. Awful. If I am ever diagnosed with it I hope by then they will have legalised assisted dying because I wouldn't want to go through that or my kids have to witness what hers did.
Gerd Müller
Has Alzheimer’s
Nicknamed 'Der Bomber', German international Gerd Muller, 74, was an outstanding striker. He scored from everywhere and often, but was particularly lethal in and around the six-yard box, popping up just before half-time in 1974 World Cup Final to score the winner in a 2-1 defeat of Holland in Munich.
Muller netted an extraordinary 68 goals in 62 appearances for West Germany, 365 goals in 427 Bundesliga games for Bayern Munich and a further 66 in 74 European club games.
Has Alzheimer’s
Nicknamed 'Der Bomber', German international Gerd Muller, 74, was an outstanding striker. He scored from everywhere and often, but was particularly lethal in and around the six-yard box, popping up just before half-time in 1974 World Cup Final to score the winner in a 2-1 defeat of Holland in Munich.
Muller netted an extraordinary 68 goals in 62 appearances for West Germany, 365 goals in 427 Bundesliga games for Bayern Munich and a further 66 in 74 European club games.
Jose Luis Brown
Central defender Jose Luis Brown lifted the World Cup with Argentina in Mexico in 1986. He was a member of the Argentinian team that knocked England out of the tournament in the quarter-finals, following both infamous and famous goals from Diego Maradona.
The opener was the 'Hand of God' goal, which Maradona punched over Peter Shilton, and the second has been described as the 'goal of the century' in which Maradona dribbled through the entire English team.
Despite a late flurry from England, Brown and his team mates hung on to win 2-1. He then scored in the final as Argentina beat West Germany 3-2. Brown spent the majority of his career at Estudiantes and played 36 times for Argentina. He died in 2019 in La Plata at the age of 62, due to Alzheimer's disease.
Central defender Jose Luis Brown lifted the World Cup with Argentina in Mexico in 1986. He was a member of the Argentinian team that knocked England out of the tournament in the quarter-finals, following both infamous and famous goals from Diego Maradona.
The opener was the 'Hand of God' goal, which Maradona punched over Peter Shilton, and the second has been described as the 'goal of the century' in which Maradona dribbled through the entire English team.
Despite a late flurry from England, Brown and his team mates hung on to win 2-1. He then scored in the final as Argentina beat West Germany 3-2. Brown spent the majority of his career at Estudiantes and played 36 times for Argentina. He died in 2019 in La Plata at the age of 62, due to Alzheimer's disease.
Goyo Benito was not the most talented footballer to play for Real Madrid, but he is one of the most loved. Benito is celebrated for his never-say-die attitude and when the going got tough, fans at the Santiago Bernabeu would sing: 'Get the axe out, Benito.'
And yet he was respected by opponents and team-mates alike.
After his career, which included 317 appearances for Real Madrid and 22 for Spain, he opened a restaurant frequented by Real and Atletico Madrid players.
He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and spent his last years in a Madrid nursing home.
He died this year of coronavirus after the pandemic engulfed the home where he was staying. Right up to the end he was visited by the Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez.
And yet he was respected by opponents and team-mates alike.
After his career, which included 317 appearances for Real Madrid and 22 for Spain, he opened a restaurant frequented by Real and Atletico Madrid players.
He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and spent his last years in a Madrid nursing home.
He died this year of coronavirus after the pandemic engulfed the home where he was staying. Right up to the end he was visited by the Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez.
The forgotten England captain: Dave Watson won 65 caps for his country but has been let down by the PFA since his dementia diagnosis. Here, loving wife Penny reveals his heartbreaking story
So it was with much sadness that supporters took the announcement in February that this combative defender was now fighting a battle he cannot win. Last week, following confirmation of Sir Bobby Charlton's diagnosis, Penny posted an update on Dave's Facebook page, detailing what little help the Watson family had received since going public. That prompted criticism of the PFA. The next day, Penny's phone rang. It was Gordon Taylor.
Penny is polite and does not want to divulge what was said. But she did tell the PFA supremo what they should be doing.
'Dave's best friend in football is Colin Bell,' says Penny. 'The two of them, when they get together, are like two old women, moaning about this, that, the other, the modern game and all that.
'Whenever Dave talks to anybody from that era, they have a moan, but they also reminisce. That's important. It keeps the brain going. I suggested maybe having events, even somewhere like St George's Park, for these guys to go there and get together. The carers, too.
'Why can't the PFA get something together, where they're among like-minded people, can reminisce and spend their last days there? I don't mean when it's really bad, when they don't have a clue where they are. But when they can still take some enjoyment out of life.
'Even if it's just taking them to matches. I want to keep the stimulation going. They should already have care packages of some kind, family liaison officers for different areas.' Penny pauses. 'I'm sorry, I'm getting a bit upset. He just needs help.'
Penny has provided the PFA with evidence of when Dave hurt his during his playing career, including the above shot which shows him covered in blood
Dave is one of five brothers, three of whom played football to varying levels. Peter and Tony, who played professionally and semi-professionally, have departed this world, both after they were diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases. The other two brothers, and three sisters, have never had brain disease.
Lady Norma Charlton announced last week that her 1966 hero husband, Sir Bobby, had dementia — news which shook football and followed the death of Nobby Stiles.
Penny wants any other families considering going public to not be afraid to do so. 'It's almost like it's a dirty secret,' she says. 'They shouldn't feel ashamed.
'This is maybe where the pride thing comes into it. Once you've decided to make it public, accepted it and embraced it, then people should be helping.
'This is not just for Dave. It's for those down the ladder, too. We didn't make millions from football and we don't live in a mansion.
'But what about the other guys, who didn't even have what we had? What happens with them?'
So it was with much sadness that supporters took the announcement in February that this combative defender was now fighting a battle he cannot win. Last week, following confirmation of Sir Bobby Charlton's diagnosis, Penny posted an update on Dave's Facebook page, detailing what little help the Watson family had received since going public. That prompted criticism of the PFA. The next day, Penny's phone rang. It was Gordon Taylor.
Penny is polite and does not want to divulge what was said. But she did tell the PFA supremo what they should be doing.
'Dave's best friend in football is Colin Bell,' says Penny. 'The two of them, when they get together, are like two old women, moaning about this, that, the other, the modern game and all that.
'Whenever Dave talks to anybody from that era, they have a moan, but they also reminisce. That's important. It keeps the brain going. I suggested maybe having events, even somewhere like St George's Park, for these guys to go there and get together. The carers, too.
'Why can't the PFA get something together, where they're among like-minded people, can reminisce and spend their last days there? I don't mean when it's really bad, when they don't have a clue where they are. But when they can still take some enjoyment out of life.
'Even if it's just taking them to matches. I want to keep the stimulation going. They should already have care packages of some kind, family liaison officers for different areas.' Penny pauses. 'I'm sorry, I'm getting a bit upset. He just needs help.'
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Penny has provided the PFA with evidence of when Dave hurt his during his playing career, including the above shot which shows him covered in blood
Dave is one of five brothers, three of whom played football to varying levels. Peter and Tony, who played professionally and semi-professionally, have departed this world, both after they were diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases. The other two brothers, and three sisters, have never had brain disease.
Lady Norma Charlton announced last week that her 1966 hero husband, Sir Bobby, had dementia — news which shook football and followed the death of Nobby Stiles.
Penny wants any other families considering going public to not be afraid to do so. 'It's almost like it's a dirty secret,' she says. 'They shouldn't feel ashamed.
'This is maybe where the pride thing comes into it. Once you've decided to make it public, accepted it and embraced it, then people should be helping.
'This is not just for Dave. It's for those down the ladder, too. We didn't make millions from football and we don't live in a mansion.
'But what about the other guys, who didn't even have what we had? What happens with them?'
Former Bridlington man's Hull City book aiming to raise funds for Tigers hero Chris Chilton
A lifelong Hull City supporter has written a new book about the club, with the profits from its sales going to support Tigers legend Chris Chilton.
By Andy Bloomfield
Wednesday, 17th February 2021, 11:06 am
Updated15 minutes ago
The book's author John Forth.
Author John Forth, who lived in Bridlington as a teenager but now lives near Northallerton, has turned the clock back to the 1965-66 season, what many fans call the ‘best year’ of Hull City.
Profits from sales of the book will go towards the Chris Chilton Appeal, which has already raised almost £40,000 towards specialist respite care for “Chillo”, who has dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Forth said: “As a teenager I was based in Bridlington. One of my great interests at that time was watching and cheering on Hull City FC and now after almost 60 years I am still an ardent supporter of ‘The Tigers’.
“I recently discovered that a boyhood hero and centre forward, Chris Chilton who played for Hull City in the 1960’s isn’t in the best of health and a Chris Chilton Appeal has been launched so that much-needed funds can be raised so that Chris can receive the care he needs.
“I decided to research and compile a book called ‘Hull City 1965-1966 nostalgia’.
“It turns back the clock to the ‘’best year’’ of Hull City, with a nostalgic look at The Tigers’ 1965-1966 Football League Division Three championship winning season.
“I just hope the book will evoke some fond memories for so many people.”
Copies of the fully illustrated book which is A4 size and 167 pages long, are available direct from John Forth.
It costs £20 plus postage and profits from the sale of the book will be donated to the Chris Chilton Appeal.
Contact John by e-mailing: [email protected] or by calling 07741253521.
Chilton, 77, is Hull City’s all-time top scorer, with 222 goals in all competitions in 415 games.
Anyone wanting to donate money to the Chris Chilton Appeal can do so on https://www.gofundme.com/f/chris-ch...m_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet
A lifelong Hull City supporter has written a new book about the club, with the profits from its sales going to support Tigers legend Chris Chilton.
By Andy Bloomfield
Wednesday, 17th February 2021, 11:06 am
Updated15 minutes ago
You must log in or register to see images
The book's author John Forth.
Author John Forth, who lived in Bridlington as a teenager but now lives near Northallerton, has turned the clock back to the 1965-66 season, what many fans call the ‘best year’ of Hull City.
Profits from sales of the book will go towards the Chris Chilton Appeal, which has already raised almost £40,000 towards specialist respite care for “Chillo”, who has dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Forth said: “As a teenager I was based in Bridlington. One of my great interests at that time was watching and cheering on Hull City FC and now after almost 60 years I am still an ardent supporter of ‘The Tigers’.
“I recently discovered that a boyhood hero and centre forward, Chris Chilton who played for Hull City in the 1960’s isn’t in the best of health and a Chris Chilton Appeal has been launched so that much-needed funds can be raised so that Chris can receive the care he needs.
“I decided to research and compile a book called ‘Hull City 1965-1966 nostalgia’.
“It turns back the clock to the ‘’best year’’ of Hull City, with a nostalgic look at The Tigers’ 1965-1966 Football League Division Three championship winning season.
“I just hope the book will evoke some fond memories for so many people.”
Copies of the fully illustrated book which is A4 size and 167 pages long, are available direct from John Forth.
It costs £20 plus postage and profits from the sale of the book will be donated to the Chris Chilton Appeal.
Contact John by e-mailing: [email protected] or by calling 07741253521.
Chilton, 77, is Hull City’s all-time top scorer, with 222 goals in all competitions in 415 games.
Anyone wanting to donate money to the Chris Chilton Appeal can do so on https://www.gofundme.com/f/chris-ch...m_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet
Just a quick note to say that the Chillo GoFundMe appeal has passed £40,000. Along with donations made privately and other events/funds to come, this is a quite astonishing sum that has gone a long, long way to help the Chilton family out of a particularly bleak time. To all of you who did anything to get us to this stage, thank you from the bottom of my heart, and thank you on behalf of the Chilton family and the organisers of this appeal. This appeal has been picked up and run with by the club, the HCST and other fan groups, to former players and club staff, the fan base at large, and the wider football community. Truly heartwarming.