"Cameron Toshack stated, 'It's a terrible disease. It's the short-term memory where we're seeing it. I speak to him most days and if we chat in the afternoon, he might not remember that we also spoke in the morning.'"
"'But if I ask him about the Liverpool days, or [Real] Sociedad or [Real] Madrid, the detail is amazing. The other day he was telling me about a Real Madrid game against Arrigo Saachi's AC Milan and exactly how he tweaked his midfield to deal with Marco van Basten.'"
"'I'll talk to him about what we're doing in Thailand and he still gives great advice. As a manager, he could always see two or three moves ahead, and it was always in the genes for me, really.'"
John Toshack, a former football player and manager, has been diagnosed with dementia, confirmed by his son Cameron. At 77, Toshack experiences fluctuations in memory, particularly with short-term recall. Cameron notes that while his father struggles to remember recent conversations, he retains vivid memories of his playing days, demonstrating remarkable detail about past games. Despite his condition, Toshack continues to provide valuable coaching advice, showcasing his enduring football acumen. His health history includes a severe illness from Covid-19 and pneumonia, which he describes as frightening.
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