MIKE KEEGAN: The former striker, now 55, told Mail Sport he was given the devastating news 12 months ago and is now taking things 'a day at a time'.

The 55-year-old is an former Hull, Bradford and Aberdeen striker.

Former Premier League footballer Dean Wysindass has been diagnosed with dementia.

Former Premier League striker Dean Windass has been diagnosed with dementia at the age of just 55, with professional footballers more than three and a half times more likely to develop the syndrome

Dean Windass, who played for Hull City, Middlesbrough, Bradford City and others, has opened up on his dementia diagnosis after keeping the news private for a year

Dean Windass, who appeared for a host of clubs during his 21-year playing career, has revealed he has been diagnosed with

The former former Dons and Hull City man's condition was revealed by former Man Utd defender David May