Legal action against Football’s governing bodies

[Man-chester copperpot]

BBC Football page :
“The family of the late Joe Kinnear and four Premier League-era players are among a number of claimants taking legal action against football’s governing bodies over brain injuries allegedly suffered during their careers.”

Interesting, are the families entitled to compensation?
Are ex-players entitled to compensation?
Can they prove heading a football was the reason they have brain injuries?
Footballs today are much more lighter than they were back in the day

What are your thoughts?

 

[denislawsbackheel]

I think it’s well established now that heading causes brain problems.

The FA are already taking steps. It’s banned in all games U12.

 

[mexico1970]

BBC Football page :
“The family of the late Joe Kinnear and four Premier League-era players are among a number of claimants taking legal action against football’s governing bodies over brain injuries allegedly suffered during their careers.”

Interesting, are the families entitled to compensation?
Are ex-players entitled to compensation?
Can they prove heading a football was the reason they have brain injuries?
Footballs today are much more lighter than they were back in the day

What are your thoughts?

I have always wondered if this is mainly due to players back in the day heading a heavier ball, it's hard not to believe that it would cause some damage to some footballers.

 

[cityontheup]

How often did Merson head the ball?

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

How often did Merson head the ball?

And Le Tiss!

 

[Kippax77]

Little hard man Antony soon to be seen playing in a crash helmet

 

[Pingu the Penguin]

I have always wondered if this is mainly due to players back in the day heading a heavier ball, it's hard not to believe that it would cause some damage to some footballers.

The evidence I heard about recently suggests the modern balls are just as dangerous due to the velocity they fly around at

 

[denislawsbackheel]

The old balls were heavy is a red herring.
Your brain is like a thick jelly with a thin fluid surround contained in a hard case.
Every time it is hit the jelly wobbles and can hit the skull inners.
It is now thought Repeatedly Heading a modern football coming at speed is quite enough to sustain long term damage to the brain.
If there is any risk then the FA have taken the right decision to protect those who cannot make an informed decision for themselves and meanwhile the research continues.

 

[Kinkybyname]

Nunez, safe for now then

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

How many ex boxers are lining up for compo?