dementia last night welcomed moves by the FA to curb heading in training and urged the SFA to follow their lead. Amanda Kopel, widow of Dundee United’s left back Frank, and Iain McQueen, brother of Scotland legend Gordon, both believe the SFA will be planning a similar move as they led Europe in banning heading for the country’s youngsters.
The move by the FA came in response to the number of former footballers who developed neuro degenerative conditions like dementia.
New training rules will mean clubs across England’s professional, amateur and grassroots set ups - as well as the national team - will have to adhere to a strict 10 higher force headers in a training week policy.Higher forces headers are typically those following a pass of.
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