Coroner rules inquest needed into Nobby Stiles' death
An inquest into his death will be held after a corner finds injury consistent with repeated head traumas.
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"On the basis of that cause of death, particularly the inclusion of a traumatic injury included in the cause of death, I'm satisfied an inquest is required into the sad death of Mr Stiles."
— Chris Morris , Other
"Football had 'killed' his father."
— John Stiles , Activist
Key People
Chris Morris is the area coroner for Greater Manchester South overseeing the inquest into Nobby Stiles' death.
Dr Daniel du Plessis is a neuropathology expert who examined Nobby Stiles' medical records.
John Stiles is the head of the Football Families for Justice group calling for better support for ex-footballers.
Nobby Stiles was an England World Cup winner and former Manchester United footballer.
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An inquest into his death will be held after a corner finds injury consistent with repeated head traumas.
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