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Former Cheltenham forward Grayson diagnosed with MND and dementia
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Former Cheltenham forward Grayson diagnosed with MND and dementia

BBC Sport · May 2, 2026, 6:42 PM

Key takeaways

  • Neil Grayson was part of the Cheltenham side that won a first promotion to the EFL in 1999
  • Former Cheltenham Town and Northampton Town forward Neil Grayson has been diagnosed with dementia and motor neurone disease.
  • The 61-year-old won promotion with both the Robins and Cobblers during his career and retired from playing in 2004.

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Neil Grayson was part of the Cheltenham side that won a first promotion to the EFL in 1999

Former Cheltenham Town and Northampton Town forward Neil Grayson has been diagnosed with dementia and motor neurone disease.

The 61-year-old won promotion with both the Robins and Cobblers during his career and retired from playing in 2004.

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