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Nobby Stiles

Roger Hunt pictured in 2006
Roger Hunt dies aged 83 - where are England's World Cup winners now?
The class of 1966 still remain the only England side to lift a trophy at a major tournament.
Sep 28, 12:48
football pitch
Leader of football dementia study to present evidence to DCMS committee
MPs will look at the link between sport and long-term brain injury.
Mar 5, 11:12
Gordon McQueen pictured in 1997
A closer look at sporting legends currently battling dementia
A look at former football favourites fighting the disease.
Feb 23, 16:53
Bobby Charlton pictured in 1966
Further research into dementia risk for footballers will be commissioned
Footballers were found to be at three and a half times greater risk of dying due to a neurodegenerative disease than the general population.
Feb 11, 12:10
Peter Reid (R) pose for photos during the Carlsberg Ultimate Legends Pub Experience at The Crown pub on October 12, 2012
Peter Reid, Viv Anderson demand more dementia-heading research
Nobby Stiles' family earlier this week said they had been told by experts that his brain had been damaged by repeatedly heading the ball.
Dec 23, 14:27
Alix Popham pictured for Wales in 2007
Legal action underway on behalf of rugby league players with dementia
The players are understood to be in touch with Rylands Law.
Dec 22, 12:26
PFA chief Gordon Taylor pictured in February 2013
PFA chief says role of heading in football must be "seriously considered"
Banning heading in training has been proposed by former England striker Gary Lineker.
Dec 15, 16:40
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Law firm prepare to take action on behalf of footballers with dementia
Forty families of former players are in touch with the firm which is leading an action in rugby.
Dec 11, 11:28
Sir Geoff Hurst at the Surrey FA & McDonald's Community Football Day on August 3, 2015
Sir Geoff Hurst admits dementia fears following teammate cases
World Cup winners Ray Wilson, Martin Peters, Jack Charlton and Nobby Stiles have died with the neurological disease.
Dec 1, 13:31
Mike Bailey pictured for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1970
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Mike Bailey diagnosed with dementia
The midfielder helped Wanderers reach the UEFA Cup final in 1972.
Nov 27, 15:25
Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
Brain injury charity chief voices concern over "flawed" concussion trials
IFAB said it would consider approving trials at its annual business meeting on December 16.
Nov 24, 14:57
England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
An in-depth look at dementia in footballers
The issue is back in the spotlight following Sir Bobby Jack Charlton's recent diagnosis.
Nov 20, 17:29
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl pictured in November 2020
Ralph Hasenhuttl backs Southampton to pick up where they left off
Saints went in to the break in great form.
Nov 20, 13:29
England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
Nobby Stiles's son: 'Former players are struggling and need help'
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Nobby Stiles died aged 78 last month.
Nov 18, 17:25
Sir Geoff Hurst scores England's fourth goal in the 1966 World Cup final
Sir Geoff Hurst supports ban on children heading footballs
The 1966 World Cup-winner said he hopes to donate his brain to dementia research after his death.
Nov 18, 08:20
England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
Paddy Crerand pays tribute to "great character" Nobby Stiles
Nobby Stiles was also part of the Manchester United side which lifted the European Cup in 1968
Nov 12, 16:23
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on September 8, 2020
Gareth Southgate admits to having dementia fears
Former Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Jack Charlton was recently diagnosed with the condition.
Nov 12, 00:06
Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
Dementia campaigner hopes Sir Bobby Charlton's diagnosis is a turning point
Former Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton is one of five members of the 1966 World Cup-winning team to suffer the condition.
Nov 2, 16:28
Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
Tributes pour in for "exemplary" Sir Bobby Charlton following dementia diagnosis
The announcement of the England football great's diagnosis comes two days after team-mate Nobby Stiles died after his own battle with the illness.
Nov 2, 08:50
England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
World Cup winner Nobby Stiles' career in pictures
The England World Cup winner has died at the age of 78.
Oct 30, 17:08
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
A look back at the careers of England's 1966 World Cup luminaries
Nobby Stiles has died at the age of 78.
Oct 30, 17:07
Bobby Charlton pictured in 1966
Where are England's 1966 World Cup winners now?
Jack Charlton is the latest member of England's World Cup winning team from 1966 to die.
Jul 11, 11:33
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
1966 World Cup final: Who were England's World Cup-winning XI?
Ahead of the 1966 World Cup final being replayed in full, Sports Mole looks at who featured for England on their greatest ever day.
Jun 7, 10:18
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
1966 World Cup final: The story of the game as England beat West Germany
Ahead of a re-run of the entire 1966 World Cup final, Sports Mole looks back at the story of the match which gave England their greatest ever sporting moment.
Jun 7, 08:30
Man Utd players celebrate winning the 1999 Champions League
Combined XI: Manchester United 1968 vs. 1999 European Cup winners
To mark the birthday of Sir Matt Busby and the anniversary of the 1999 Champions League final, Sports Mole creates a combined XI of Man Utd's 1968 team vs. the 1999 team.
May 26, 11:39
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI ahead of the Three Lions' 1,000th international fixture on Thursday evening.
Nov 12, 22:40
Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014
England's greatest XI: Does Wayne Rooney make the cut?
Ahead of Wayne Rooney's farewell appearance for England, Sports Mole looks at whether the all-time leading goalscorer would make it into his country's best-ever XI.
Nov 13, 10:42
The England team lines up ahead of their international friendly with Nigeria in June 2018
World Cup preview: England
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews England's chances at the tournament as they look to banish the demons of Brazil and France.
Jun 8, 09:00
Generic image of a locker room
Nobby Stiles 'very, very poorly'
England and Manchester United legend Nobby Stiles is described as "very, very poorly" by his son.
Aug 1, 15:03
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On This Day: Manchester City hammer Manchester United at Old Trafford
Forty-five years ago today, Francis Lee bagged a hat-trick as Manchester City won 4-1 away at rivals Manchester United.
Dec 12, 06:00
Generic image of a locker room
England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles diagnosed with prostate cancer
England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles is diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Nov 25, 12:48
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Interview: Former Manchester United winger Willie Morgan
Sports Mole speaks to former Manchester United winger Willie Morgan about his time with the club and the current setup at Old Trafford.
Nov 6, 11:53
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City32227376324473
2Arsenal32225575264971
3Liverpool32218372314171
4Aston Villa33196868491963
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle321551269521750
7Manchester UnitedMan Utd32155124748-150
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham33139115258-648
9Chelsea31138106152947
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton321111105250244
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves32127134651-543
12Fulham33126154951-242
13Bournemouth32119124757-1042
14Crystal Palace3289153754-1733
15Brentford3388174758-1132
16Everton3298153248-1627
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3379174258-1626
18Luton TownLuton3367204670-2425
19Burnley3348213368-3520
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3237223084-5416


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