Bradford City legend Dean Windass reveals dementia diagnosis

The 55 year old says he was told the news after recently going for a scan

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 10th Jan 2025

There has been an out-pouring of support on social media for Dean Windass after the Bradford City legend confirmed he had been diagnosed with stage-two dementia.

The 55 year old revealed he was told the news after recently going for a scan.

He made a total of 238 appearances for the Bantams in all competitions during his playing career, scoring 84 times.

Windass is widely remembered in his hometown Hull for scoring the most famous goal in Hull City's history - securing the Tigers' first ever promotion to the top flight in 2008.

The former striker also had spells at Aberdeen, Middlesbrough and Sheffield United.

He has responded to a wave of supportive social media posts about his diagnosis by posting on X: "Seriously I am ok was delighted to find out I had a brain.

"Just hope other families get the help what they want for the people they have lost."

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