Former West Brom forward Jeff Astle died 'from an industrial disease ' His death at the age of 59 in 2002 was linked to repetitive head injuries . The former England and Manchester United striker had been suffering from a degenerative brain condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) since he retired as a player aged just 27. West Brom celebrated Jeff Astle 's career during defeat by Leicester .
Former West Brom forward Jeff Astle died 'from an industrial disease ' His death at the age of 59 in 2002 was linked to repetitive head injuries . Greg Dyke has said FA 's reaction to his death was ‘ woefully inadequate ’ West Brom celebrated Jeff Astle 's career during defeat by Leicester .