No wonder we have so many stupid footballers.

Stu_of_Kunming

Whilst trawling through the websites I use to plan my lessons, I came across this article.

Can't imagine there is much truth to it though, especially when you think how much 'better' footballs are nowadays.

http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1111/111130-soccer_headers.html

Kap10

There used to be talk about this for early day footballers with the old leather ball, which soaked up water like a sponge,  Suppossed to have the same effect as a boxeer being punched through his career

smudge7946

I believe Jeff Astle died of a brain related injury caused by a carear of heading leather balls.