Damien Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Awful news. It certainly puts things into perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZH Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Chrispmartha said: It’s heartbreaking, Rob was one of those rare players that I think was universally liked and admired by every clubs fans and player Absolutely. He frustrated me no end watching him run rings around my team. How can you not admire a guy his size and build achieving so much in a sport like this? Really sad news. Hard to know what to say really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZH Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 13 minutes ago, Bert1 said: Can it be fought? It seems a short time from diagnosis to the end Well I guess it can be fought in the way that Doddie Weir and others have fought it. By staying positive and doing all you can to raise awareness and find a cure. Unfortunately however it always wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lounge Room Lizard Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Gutted. Dont really know what else to say. Awful disease and makes you think how lucky we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Devastating news that such a top bloke has been struck down with this awful disease at such a young age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Picture Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Ohmigod, what terrible news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overtheborder Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Really sad news and hope he's one of these cases that turns out to be much much better than the prognosis - praying for him, his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldofclothofgold Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 3 young children life is just not fair Soon we will be dancing the fandangoFROM 2004,TO DO WHAT THIS CLUB HAS DONE,IF THATS NOT GREATNESSTHEN i DONT KNOW WHAT IS.JAMIE PEACOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Stottle Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 One of the greatest "little big men" I am sure he will take this head on as he did on the field of play being positive and never giving in, we have all watched him and wondered "how did he do that" do it again Rob you have everyone's backing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 can only echo every sentiment on this thread so far, great player, great bloke all we can do is support him off the pitch now like we did on it. did the bloke who invented the phrase "one hit wonder" invent anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 16 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Genuine jaw dropping news. Devastating. Thoughts with him, his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Nash Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Heartbreaking. I literally stopped in my tracks as I read Hally's tweet. What everyone said is correct. Rob is a player universally respected regardless of your club and a genuinely lovely bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longboard Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 The poor chap. Awful news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooleboy Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Devastating news for Rob and his family. What a great player who never moaned about anything, he just got on with it, and a top bloke who had so much to look forward to after retiring from playing. So sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Echo what everyone else has said. Saw the news and just stopped in my tracks. Devastating. Thoughts are with him and his family. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans82 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Desperately saddened by the news of Rob suffering from MND .He probably was the most entertaining Player of the Super League era ,my thoughts go out to Him and His Family . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunsletgreenandgold Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Hardest thing I’ve watched in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 4 hours ago, hunsletgreenandgold said: Devastated for him his wife and the little ones, right before Christmas as well. Doesn’t bear thinking about what they’re all going through in these moments. But if there’s one thing we all know about Rob, a bloke who’s 5ft 6 doesn’t make near on 500 appearances at the top level without being a fighter and that’s just what he’s said he’ll do. I saw at least one person mention fundraising- here’s the official link that has been set up http://virginmoneygiving.com/fund/robburrow In my prayers from now on, Rob. Devastating news. If you can donate to his fund and/or attend the Leeds v Bulls game on 12th January which will now be a joint JJB testimonial and Rob Burrow fundraising game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 16 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 That has me in tears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 That’s really hard to watch, wouldn’t wish it upon anybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert1 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 It’s hard because we all know what it does and to see a young man deteriorate is difficult to take. I was talking to my mate just the other day who said his grandad got it at 90 so to hear this the day after is shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintslass Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 This is very, very sad news. The poor guy. It is one of the worst diseases to develop and already it's affecting him judging by that interview. It is such a cruel way to go and for someone so young as well, how heartbreaking. He drove me nuts in his pomp as he destroyed Saints' chances in grand finals time and again but he was never arrogant. Instead he was just a good bloke using his talents to the maximum effect. It is never nice to see anyone contract MND but such a decent guy with a young family and so much to live for is especially poignant. I do hope all of them receive the best possible support through what will be the hardest few years of all their lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 15 minutes ago, Bert1 said: It’s hard because we all know what it does and to see a young man deteriorate is difficult to take. I was talking to my mate just the other day who said his grandad got it at 90 so to hear this the day after is shocking. yep our friends dad has it in his mid 80s - got it bad this year, just shows this evil horrible nasty thing doesn't mind who it preys on. did the bloke who invented the phrase "one hit wonder" invent anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northamptoncougar Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 That was a horrendous clip to watch. I genuinely believe Rob Burrows doesn’t know how respected and how well liked he really is. I know there’s no cure but I really hope he somehow kicks MND in the nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rhino Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Terrible news and he's still only a young man recently retired from the game. I believe he's linking up with Dody Weir to start a fund. I'll contribute when the details come out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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