Baldyman Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 So sad but read an article today about Peter Cormack . Now 73 he’s been diagnosed with dementia which the family believe to be football related. He signed for us the first season I started watching City as a 10 year old so I have fond memories of seeing him in a City shirt . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Yes, very sad .... here’s a link if anyone wants to know more ... https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/latest-hibs-news/family-hibs-hero-peter-cormack-reveal-battle-dementia-820744 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 It is very sad for families going through this as my father also has dementia. There are various types and vascular dementia is the worse. Unfortunately with the severe strain there is a weekly deterioration. Cormack had success with Liverpool in the early 1970s and played for City late 1970s in division1. Those that can remember the first season in division 1 was the last match against Coventry with the famous 2-2 draw. I hope some how he gets well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Have just seen that it’s also Stuart Taylor’s funeral today who has died from dementia. I’m starting to envisage our game without heading a few years down the road . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Like a lot of people around my age, much of the live football I saw on tv was of Liverpool in the European cup, I probably knew their team as well as the City team of the day and I always loved Peter Cormack as a player. When we signed him, it felt like we had become a proper first division club. He did have some injuries and only played 67 games for us over about 4 seasons, but still scored 15 goals for us. I think his best game for us, certainly the one I remember was against Arsenal which I think we won 3-2, he was unplayable that day. I wish him and his family well, it’s sad to hear these storied. I do wonder though, how many of the players involved would trade their careers for good health later in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Interesting, as PC was not a centre forward or defender who would have experienced a particularly high number of headers. It makes you wonder how many are actually affected. Of course it will be difficult for his family to prove that heading the ball was the cause of his condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 It’s hard to reply to this but dementia is a high possibility in the family structure and mainly around the mothers genes. It’s a very sad illness and it is devastating when a loved one is diagnosed. I do not thinking playing football is a contributing factor for this unfortunate disease and I hope Peter has been diagnosed with the minor strain and I’m sure his family like other families rally around to support each over. I wish him all the best as Peter gave me great enjoyment watching him play for city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42104RED Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Sad news. Peter Cormack was a very cultured midfielder for us and scored some vital goals in our fight to avoid relegation in that first season in the top flight. Sincere best wishes to you and your family as you fight this terrible disease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 3 hours ago, Baldyman said: Have just seen that it’s also Stuart Taylor’s funeral today who has died from dementia. I’m starting to envisage our game without heading a few years down the road . A much lighter ball nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 I have just looked up our results V Arsenal and the game I must be thinking of was 2-0 to us. I think Cormack scored both goals and hit the bar with an overhead kick. By the way it’s 39 years since we last played Arsenal in any competition, when we played them on the opening day of the 76/77 season it was our first meeting in 56 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Sad news indeed. I remember Peter playing for us very well - didn`t he score the penalty at AG in April 1977 that effectively relegated Spurs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aa_bcfc Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 6 hours ago, Port Said Red said: Like a lot of people around my age, much of the live football I saw on tv was of Liverpool in the European cup, I probably knew their team as well as the City team of the day and I always loved Peter Cormack as a player. When we signed him, it felt like we had become a proper first division club. He did have some injuries and only played 67 games for us over about 4 seasons, but still scored 15 goals for us. I think his best game for us, certainly the one I remember was against Arsenal which I think we won 3-2, he was unplayable that day. I wish him and his family well, it’s sad to hear these storied. I do wonder though, how many of the players involved would trade their careers for good health later in life. It was 2-0 to city I believe. I was stood on the open end with my old man. An old bloke (probably about the age I am now!!) stood in front of us was so overcome by city beating arsenal That left half way through the 2nd half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Sad news indeed and sad for anyone who has to suffer this illness along with their families. From my recollection though, Peter did not do a huge amount of heading, though most of us would spend a lot of our time on heading practice in training. Best wishes Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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