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In The Press
Oct 2026
BBC Look North: Gary Pallister, Hayley McQueen & Dr Judith Gates on the Dangers of Repeated Heading
A powerful feature from Stuart Whincup on BBC Look North exposes the devastating impact heading can have on players and their families. Gary Pallister reveals the…
In The Press
Oct 2026
Widow of icon Willie Maddren calls for greater protection for footballers over link between headers and fatal MND
From Daily Mail Sport – Matt Barllow Long before Rob Burrow’s brutal illness and premature death launched Sir Kevin Sinfield on his quest to raise millions…
In The Press
Oct 2026
Three years on, Middlesbrough legend Bill Gates’ family as driven as ever to honour dying wish
From Teesside Live – Craig Johns (Image: Mirrorpix) When Middlesbrough legend Bill Gates was diagnosed with brain disease he made a dying wish to his family.…
In The Press
Sep 2026
Families back our petition to reduce heading in training
From The Northern Echo – Patrick Gouldsbrough Former players and footballers’ families have united to demand government action on heading in professional and grassroots football, warning:…
In The Press
Sep 2026
Ex Middlesbrough defender and families backing heading campaign
From The Northern Echo – Olivia Howlett Families of former Middlesbrough players and coaches affected by brain disease are backing a national petition to reduce heading…
In The Press
Jul 2026
Footballers more likely to suffer depression and anxiety – study
From BBC Sport – Daniel Austin A new study has found significant differences between the brains of former footballers and those of the general population A…
In The Press
Apr 2026
FA denials over head injuries prompt fury from players’ families
From The Telegraph – Jeremy Wilson Governing body told to ‘hang their heads in shame’ after claiming that cause of CTE among footballers is unproven The…
In The Press
Apr 2026
FA claims ‘no proof’ that heading causes long-term brain damage
From The Telegraph – Jeremy Wilson Governing body accused of acting like ‘Big Tobacco’ in denying link, despite leading authority on CTE saying evidence is ‘overwhelming’…
In The Press
Mar 2026
Ricky Hatton, CTE and mental health: Does boxing do enough to look after its retired fighters?
Dr. Judith Gates spoke to The Athletic FC about CTE in boxers. Quoted as describing the disease as progressive and incurable, Dr. Gates sadly recognises that…
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