The daughter of former England and West Brom forward Jeff Astle, who died of dementia in 2002, is set to work for the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) as a special advisor on the illness. Image: The Jeff Astle memorial gates at The Hawthorns were unveiled in 2003Rachel Walden, daughter of former Portsmouth player Rod Tayler who passed away at the age of 74 after suffering with CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), will join Dawn Astle as an advisor. Dawn Astle said: "As the players' union, the PFA is uniquely placed to make a real difference to those families living with dementia. "I personally will continue to do everything I can, with the support of The Jeff Astle Foundation, to push dementia to the top of the agenda within football. I want recognition and tangible support for former players and their families living with dementia now, but also to strengthen protection for current players and future generations."

Source: Sky sports January 07, 2021 22:32 UTC