Footballers' union 'never asleep at the wheel' over dementia, says chief

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Professional Footballers' Association chief Gordon Taylor denied on Tuesday that his organisation had been 'asleep' over the issue of dementia ...

Share this contentLONDON: Professional Footballers' Association chief Gordon Taylor denied on Tuesday that his organisation had been"asleep" over the issue of dementia during a parliamentary inquiry examining concussion in sport.

Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has accused Taylor of having"blood on his hands" over the issue of dementia. Sutton's father Mike, also a former professional player, died in December last year after suffering from the condition. Taylor defended his organisation, saying:"We've never been asleep on it. It is a very emotive subject."Chris Sutton is one of those people who I speak to in a civilised manner. I tried to explain, he was offered help in regards to his father who was a contemporary of mine when I was playing."I am always prepared to put my head above the parapet because what we do needs to be out there. I am more than prepared to do that with anybody.

Taylor also praised the role of players in helping to derail the breakaway European Super League project.

 

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