The rejection of temporary concussion substitutes has dumbfounded the wife of former England international Dave Watson, who is living with dementia.The International Football Association Board (IFAB) confirmed on Saturday that the trial of temporary concussion substitutes in the Premier League, France’s Ligue 1 and Major League Soccer in the United States had not been approved.A number of former players are living with the impact of head trauma, including ex-England defender Watson.It is three years since wife Penny released a statement revealing he had a neurodegenerative disease that was “most likely” brought on by head injuries and repeated heading of the ball during his playing days.Penny Watson has pushed for support and change ever since the former Sunderland and Manchester City player’s diagnosis, with the IFAB’s inaction on this matter infuriating her. Voslot
The rejection of temporary concussion substitutes has dumbfounded the wife of former England international Dave Watson, who is living with dementia.The International Football Association Board (IFAB) confirmed on Saturday that the trial of temporary concussion substitutes in the Premier League, France’s Ligue 1 and Major League Soccer in the United States had not been approved.A number of former players are living with the impact of head trauma, including ex-England defender Watson.It is three years since wife Penny released a statement revealing he had a neurodegenerative disease that was “most likely” brought on by head injuries and repeated heading of the ball during his playing days.Penny Watson has pushed for support and change ever since the former Sunderland and Manchester City player’s diagnosis, with the IFAB’s inaction on this matter infuriating her. Football