cushynumber 25,178 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I never met the man. Shit disease though. I wonder if this is somehow linked to the recent research into heading in football? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,712 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Sparkle said: Used to see him out and about a lot at the local shop for his paper etc, last time must have been the summer and I thought he was frail. Horrible disease. I wonder if this has anything to do with the heading heavy leather balls thing that is being connected with brain damage in older sportsmen? I think so. 3 members of the 1966 England squad are suffering with it. The balls back then were like medicine balls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 3 hours ago, Sparkle said: Used to see him out and about a lot at the local shop for his paper etc, last time must have been the summer and I thought he was frail. Horrible disease. I wonder if this has anything to do with the heading heavy leather balls thing that is being connected with brain damage in older sportsmen? thats what i was thinking. There seem to be a lot of anecdotal evidence certainly. i watch the will smith film the other week "Concussion" around much the same topic Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helicopter Sundae 5,967 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 14 hours ago, K.A.I said: Wish the big man all the best. A real Celtic legend and someone whom I respect unlike so many others. Exactly. When they talk about respect, this guy truly deserves it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,638 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Horrible disease, thoughts with Liz and the family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 56 minutes ago, Jimbeamjunior said: Mines is taken from a personal point when i heard him refer to people he didn't even know as orange bastards, I read your post Jim . Not having a go, but I know you are better than this mate . It is dementia . Could happen to any of us one day . Probably many of us on here . Think the big man was passionate for them . I honestly don't think Billy had any hate in him . Either way .Think of what that does to families bud . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,360 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Jimbeamjunior said: Mines is taken from a personal point when i heard him refer to people he didn't even know as orange bastards, fuck off Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser1041 9,088 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Generic faux sympathy comment Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ger77 742 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 5 hours ago, Gazzalivesforever said: Tommy gemmell is also in a home in EK suffering from dementia. Wish them both all the best. Wish them both the best in dealing with this awful disease. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim1690 4,534 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 4 hours ago, Boaby Bear said: Watched my granda waste away with dementia I honestly believe the only real remedy for it at the moment is euthanasia. Harsh I know but in the days before he died it was fucking horrible. Best to go whilst you can still remember and recognise all those that hold you dear. Can't agree with you mate re euthanasia although I get where you are coming from, my da had Alzheimer's just before he passed away but fortunately he only suffered for 2-3 years, unfortunately for me I lived here in Canada so I wasn't around to witness the gradual decline but was constantly in touch with my family, bit long winded but I feel that this disease is more hurtful for the loved ones than the actual sufferers as they are the ones left with the shell of the person they had loved dearly. My thoughts are with his family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamb 126 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Having spent time with him on the golf course, I'd be surprised if he said or done some of what's being said. He was always a gentleman off the field and a competitor on it. It's really sad to hear that he has been afflicted by this terrible condition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Morrison 64 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 6 hours ago, jcb said: It was obvious when he was involved in making the Champions league draw that he was suffering from dementia. Why anyone from Celtic let him go on stage whilst knowing how much he was struggling is beyond me. Wouldn't wish it on anyone. It's not the thread for it, and for the record I wish him well, but we both know why he was forced to go out there. They wanted the sympathy that would flow from it. They've done it with other ill players and even had a very ill Fernando Ricksen attend one of their European games last year. Personally I find the whole ambulance chasing to be very distasteful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb 1,167 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 28 minutes ago, Danny Morrison said: It's not the thread for it, and for the record I wish him well, but we both know why he was forced to go out there. They wanted the sympathy that would flow from it. They've done it with other ill players and even had a very ill Fernando Ricksen attend one of their European games last year. Personally I find the whole ambulance chasing to be very distasteful. I agree that this discussion is for another time so won't add to it. Never met BMN in person but wish him well in his battle with this terrible illness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarvelmarvel 796 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 i watched him thro.his career and had not a good word for him,but he is not a footballer and thats past ,wish him all the best ,and good luck ..caeser., Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtuoso 27,180 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 He knew....now he doesn't. A bastard of a disease but I won't be joining in with the faux-grief that is being shown on social media. A hate-filled bastard of a man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vwbear 399 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Good no voter and a member of the better together campaign . 1 of jim baxters books he tells good stories about him seems a good guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,070 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Don't know him and I wouldn't wish this terrible disease on anyone.. He managed to relegate Man City and Aston Villa in the same Season once.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElBufalo20 7,875 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 4 hours ago, thedarvelmarvel said: i watched him thro.his career and had not a good word for him,but he is not a footballer and thats past ,wish him all the best ,and good luck ..caeser., Caesar? Too far. I'm expecting half the people on here to change their avatar to him lifting the European cup the way people are going on about him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tam57 698 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 John Grieg and McNeil played for the old firm when they had respect for each other but still tried their best to win. the fans have always hated each other which I think was healthy. Lawwell built up the hatred between the clubs for his own agenda and timed it well to work in their favour. They pushed the EBT thing when they realised we used it and they didn't .Lord Reid disappeared just after it blew up. whatever happened to lord Reid? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 10 hours ago, tam57 said: John Grieg and McNeil played for the old firm when they had respect for each other but still tried their best to win. the fans have always hated each other which I think was healthy. Lawwell built up the hatred between the clubs for his own agenda and timed it well to work in their favour. They pushed the EBT thing when they realised we used it and they didn't .Lord Reid disappeared just after it blew up. whatever happened to lord Reid? Good post The word missing describing Liewell . Corruption Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big blue Fin 3,724 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Never really liked him, but then never really knew him. Still wouldn't wish that on him though, even if he is on the wrong side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixonRFC 1,309 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 On Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 11:32 PM, Sasa'onlyPLGsuccess'Papac said: No respect from me I'm afraid. he's a tim mate, they think everyone is against them, we think the same, it keeps the world spinning Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Not a bad word to say about Billy McNeill. One of the very few Celtic men who have dignity and respect. I always think of him during that CL draw and you could tell he was unwell. Wish him all the best but there's no coming back from dementia unfortunately Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 As a side note, does anyone else think dementia can be caused by heading a football a lot over a long period of time? I read his wife saying she thinks it could be related Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WadeWilson 4,670 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 22 hours ago, Virtuoso said: He knew....now he doesn't. A bastard of a disease but I won't be joining in with the faux-grief that is being shown on social media. A hate-filled bastard of a man. I like the way you signed off at the end of your post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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