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[Kever10]

Heading will get banned shortly after Boxing and other combat sports are outlawed, and just before swimming is banned due to increased liklihood of drowning.

 

[GlosBlue]

Heading is fundamental to football, some players are professional due to their ability to head a ball.

So I assume in these changes Rugby made, they banned something important, like throwing the ball.

They have made changes to the scrum I think? Though don't quote me as I don't follow it massively.

 

[roydo]

How many players I wonder. In both the proffessional game and amature game actually suffered in later life cause of heading the ball. I wonder what the actual percentages are. My arl fella played center half sat and Sun till he was in his 40,s and at that level the ball was probably in the air more than it was on the deck and it was the old caseys. In his late 80s now and sharp as a tack.

There was some research done and the number of ex footballers with dementia related conditions in later life were statistically higher in number than the general population. As a collective. If that makes sense.

That said, the number of suicides in ex cricketers has a similar tale. As does the number of bankruptcies amongst recently retired footballers.

It, heading, could be the cause, it could accelerate a pre condition, (covid esq?), might be anything. But focusing on heading, which has been the subject of research, and does show some neuro damage, which whilst minor in a 40 year old ex player, but can deteriorate over the next few decades, seems sensible.

 

[roydo]

They have made changes to the scrum I think? Though don't quote me as I don't follow it massively.

They did. To reduce the "smash" when the two packs come together.

 

[roydo]

Soz mods. Didnt realise this was the manager thread.

 

[Nymzee]

Soz mods. Didnt realise this was the manager thread.

Off topic. Report yaself, Roy.

 

[roydo]

Off topic. Report yaself, Roy.

Its the shame.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Just scrap football and play 5-a-side at this rate.

And eh, FSW out.

 

[ForeverBlue92]

We’re on our way to a heading ban over the coming generation, I think. Maybe it’ll start with heading only being allowed in the area or something, but I think it’s looking pretty inevitable in the long term.

Don't know how they could enforce it you would essentially need to scrap all forms of set plays except pens.

Games become a fannies sport these days wouldn't be shocked if they do away with tackling eventually either.

 

[alwaysblue]

There was some research done and the number of ex footballers with dementia related conditions in later life were statistically higher in number than the general population. As a collective. If that makes sense.

That said, the number of suicides in ex cricketers has a similar tale. As does the number of bankruptcies amongst recently retired footballers.

It, heading, could be the cause, it could accelerate a pre condition, (covid esq?), might be anything. But focusing on heading, which has been the subject of research, and does show some neuro damage, which whilst minor in a 40 year old ex player, but can deteriorate over the next few decades, seems sensible.

The old leather/concrete balls they used to play with are bound to have created damage which will worsen with age and as you say accelerate an underlying condition, but with the better quality of footballs over the last few decades it has to be better. They surely can't have the same effect as a waterlogged leather boulder. Unfortunately, there will not be the opportunity to assess it until the modern players are a lot older.
It's a difficult one for the powers that be, but imo heading is a vital part of football and if you are not taught how to do it properly that's when it can become dangerous.

 

[arch stanton]

There was some research done and the number of ex footballers with dementia related conditions in later life were statistically higher in number than the general population. As a collective. If that makes sense.

That said, the number of suicides in ex cricketers has a similar tale. As does the number of bankruptcies amongst recently retired footballers.

It, heading, could be the cause, it could accelerate a pre condition, (covid esq?), might be anything. But focusing on heading, which has been the subject of research, and does show some neuro damage, which whilst minor in a 40 year old ex player, but can deteriorate over the next few decades, seems sensible.

it cant be ignored that balls were significantly heavier, evening recent years. Modern balls are nothing compared to when I was playing, never mind those they played with in the 1960s

 

[Death]

If he wins yet another game. Ill lose my shid.

 

[Nyhus]

Heading balls being smashed in by pro footballers isnt good for anyones brain in the long run, i think thats obvious to anyone - including the footballers doing it. Nothings safe. A roofer might fall and break his skull, should we ban roofing?
This world is turning into a kindergarten and im not a fan.

 

[Tubey]

There was some research done and the number of ex footballers with dementia related conditions in later life were statistically higher in number than the general population. As a collective. If that makes sense.

Which is fine and makes perfect sense.

So give parents a consent form and let them crack on if they want to. Too much mollycoddling.

 

[Exeter_Gently]

Soz mods. Didnt realise this was the manager thread.

You've banned me for less.