54 m. ago Sky Sports star Hayley McQueen calls for action after Man Utd ace dad’s death linked to heading ball

SKY sports presenter Hayley McQueen has urged football bosses to act after a coroner ruled heading the ball was a factor in her dad’s death. Centre-half Gordon made the manoeuvre thousands of times in his 15-year career for Man United and Leeds United. Ten years before his death, at 70, in Hutton Rudby, North Yorks,...

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8 h. ago Gordon McQueen’s family in plea to make football safer after his death

McQueen died at his home in North Yorkshire in June 2023, aged 70.

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9 h. ago Gordon McQueen's family call for 'football to do more to protect players'

The family of former Scotland defender Gordon McQueen have called for urgent action to make football safer after an inquest found that repeatedly heading the ball was “likely” to have contributed to the brain injury that played a role in his death.

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9 h. ago Family of Gordon McQueen in plea to make football safer after his death

An inquest found that heading the ball was ‘likely’ to have contributed to a brain injury which was a factor in McQueen’s death.

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10 h. ago Heading football 'likely' contributed to Man Utd legend's brain injury, coroner finds

Towering centre half Gordon McQueen, who died aged 70 in 2023 after being diagnosed with dementia, was capped 30 times for his country and won the league with Leeds United and FA Cup with Manchester United

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10 h. ago Man Utd icon Gordon McQueen's death 'linked to heading ball', inquest rules

Gordon McQueen was diagnosed with vascular dementia, and died in 2023 aged 70. An inquest today ruled heading had contributed to his death in a landmark ruling

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11 h. ago 'My father played for Manchester United and loved everything about football, but it took him in the end'

Gordon McQueen's inquest has now taken place

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11 h. ago Daughter of former Manchester United and Scotland defender Gordon McQueen warns of dangers of heading football after coroner concludes playing career 'likely' contributed to his death

Sitting at North Yorkshire Coroners Court, senior coroner Jonathan Heath said Mr McQueen developed CTE from heading the ball during his career.

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12 h. ago Heading footballs 'likely' contributed to death of former Manchester United star

Gordon McQueen's inquest has been held

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12 h. ago Heading football 'likely' contributed to death of former Manchester United and Scotland defender Gordon McQueen, coroner concludes

Sitting at North Yorkshire Coroners Court, senior coroner Jonathan Heath said Mr McQueen developed CTE from heading the ball during his career.

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12 h. ago Heading ball ‘likely’ contributed to Gordon McQueen brain injury, coroner finds

The Scotland international died at his home in North Yorkshire in June 2023

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12 h. ago Gordon McQueen: Heading ball ‘likely’ contributed to former Scotland defender's brain injury, says coroner

The Scotland star died in June 2023.

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12 h. ago Gordon McQueen inquest finds heading football 'likely' contributed to brain injury of former Scotland defender

A coroner has ruled that repeatedly heading a football was likely a contributing factor in the brain injury linked to the death of former Scotland, Manchester United and Leeds United defender Gordon McQueen, who died aged 70 in 2023.

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12 h. ago Gordon McQueen brain injury 'likely' caused by heading footballs

A coroner has ruled that repeatedly heading a football was likely a contributing factor in the brain injury linked to the death of former Scotland, Manchester United and Leeds United defender Gordon McQueen, who died aged 70 in 2023.

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13 h. ago Grieving family's heartbreaking plea after 'happy and bubbly' woman dies alone in flat

Danielle’s brother, Jonathan Haggerty, is campaigning for the introduction of 'Danielle’s Law'

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15 h. ago Woman 'left alone to die' in flat as family issue heartbreaking plea

There are calls for a 'Danielle's Law'

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5 d. ago Pauline Quirke's family issue plea after 'false' AI pictures of actress emerge

The Birds of a Feather star stepped away from the spotlight after being diagnosed with dementia

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6 d. ago Family of man found dead in Wolverhampton school grounds makes heartfelt plea to public

The body of Neil Thompson, known as Chuck, was discovered on the grounds of Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton on Monday, and police confirmed he was wearing a "distinctive" jacket

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6 d. ago "Who killed our son in cold blood?" Shotgun murder victim's family in plea to find gunman

Jordan, 26, suffered fatal firearm injuries at his home in Motherwell on December 14.

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1 week ago Amanda Holden's emotional family admission as she issues plea to husband

Amanda Holden has been married to her second husband Chris Hughes since 2008, and the couple share two daughters together, Lexi and Hollie

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