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Could Gordon McQueen's death change football?

Martin Geissler asks a former pro whether the laws of football could change to protect players from brain injury.

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An inquest has found repeatedly heading a football is 'likely' to have contributed to the brain disease which was a factor in the death of former Scotland international Gordon McQueen (pictured).

Ex-Dundee defender Jim Duffy and the Âé¶¹Éç’s Chris McLaughlin debate whether the laws of football could change to protect players.

Scotcast is the Âé¶¹Éç’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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