Gordon McQueen's ball-heading highlighted at inquest

At an inquest into his 2023 death, daughter Hayley McQueen said Gordon McQueen told the family that heading footballs "probably hasn't helped" after he developed vascular dementia, which was diagnosed in 2021.

Gordon McQueen's daughter gave evidence at an inquest into his death and described conversations in which he reflected on his career. She reported that he told the family heading footballs "probably hasn't helped" after he developed dementia. McQueen was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2021 and died in June 2023 at the age of 70. The hearing in Northallerton is examining those circumstances and related testimony. Key points: - Hayley McQueen told the inquest her father said heading footballs "probably hasn't helped" after his dementia developed. - Gordon McQueen was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2021 and died in June 2023, aged 70. - He won 30 Scotland caps and played for Leeds United and Manchester United during a 16-year career, and family testimony noted he suffered some concussions while playing. - The inquest in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, is expected to last three days. Summary: Family testimony at the inquest highlighted McQueen's own view that heading during his playing career may have contributed to later health problems. The inquest is ongoing and is expected to continue for a total of three days.