Overview
- Post-mortem findings recorded pneumonia as the cause of death with mixed vascular dementia and evidence of CTE noted at inquest.
- Neuropathologist Professor Willie Stewart reported CTE in McQueen’s brain and said it is associated with repeated head impacts, but he could not apportion its role versus vascular dementia.
- Hayley McQueen told the court her father said heading the ball for years “probably hasn’t helped,” and described his memory changes, swallowing difficulties, and balance problems.
- Testimony outlined heavy lifetime exposure to heading, with routine drills in training and frequent aerial duels in matches, reflecting practices of his playing era.
- The hearing at Northallerton was adjourned for written submissions and is scheduled to resume on January 26.