weloveyouwakefield2 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 7 hours ago, Chrispmartha said: Over £40,000 raised in under a day for his fund, RL family pulling together for Rob £50,000 now.. small in stature but massive in heart any young rugby player would aspire to be like him. Awful, awful news couldn’t believe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Rhino Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Rugby League Family 2014 Challenged Cup Winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnyason Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Heartbreaking put his heart and soul in our great game. Life can be very harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooleboy Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 I was with some fellow Featherstone fans last night and we are all going to the Leeds v Bradford game that is for Rob as well as JJB. I have a feeling the attendance could be be big, let's hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Willow Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 As others have said, quite simply there are no words. Such a cruel illness. Rob always seemed the best, played hard but always respected others and in turn is highly regarded by just about everyone in a tribal world we live in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderWire Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 I don't mind admitting that when watching Rob in the interview the tears were rolling down my cheeks. I just wanted to reach through the screen and join Sir Kev in that hug. This news has really affected me. I wish Rob and all those who love him all the best for the fight ahead....... and I've a feeling he will fight like a tiger, because that's what he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col81 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Thanks guys in some ways Xmas is great but for others it is a bad time. Appreciate peoples comments. The fact he has young children and is such a hero looking back at him dancing through the Saints line. Have a good Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swansea Jack Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Terrible news. My thoughts are with Rob and his fanily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBC Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 No words to describe this. My thoughts with Rob and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Over £70k raised, an unbelievable response from the RL community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintspete83 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 12 hours ago, Marty Funkhouser said: Phil Stephenson, Adam Maher, Paul Fisher, Lee Newton, Simon Smith, Doddie Weir, Joost van der Westhuizen, Tinus Linee, Ken Waters, Mark Burgess, Nick Smith, Paul Darbyshire ,Tu'u Maori, Scott Gale and many others. For a disease that affects .002% of the population the Rugby numbers are too big. Might be nothing, but should be looked at in depth. Not seen many things as heartbreaking as Rob's interviews. Even if it is inconclusive its not worth the risk of 1 person again developing this or any other life limiting issues. The game has taken steps to look after players welfare with the head test, removing the shoulder charge and legs over the horizontal. But despite this the risks are still made higher by demanding the players play more matches. The "clubs need more fixtures for revenue" is simply not good enough for me and these lads are not paid enough to take the hammer that their bodies receive. The players need a positive post playing life, stories like Luke Robinson not remembering his kids birth is another example. Players welfare should be priority. The game and clubs are risking these lads welfare when it could be avoided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weloveyouwakefield2 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Gob smacked! they are going to have to change the target soon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldofclothofgold Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 12 hours ago, JohnM said: Good heavens. More affected than I thought. The Former Leeds United manager and former player Don Revie died from it too 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...
CanadianRugger Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 It's very prevalent in high performance athletes and others. I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with ALS (what we call MND in NA). I served in the military with him and he went on to serve in a special unit and was supremely fit. Went from being an elite soldier to not being able to really talk or use his hands n the span of a year. Terrible disease and I pray for the family as this isn't really a treatable disease and there is no happy ending to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Eel Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 9 hours ago, Gooleboy said: I was with some fellow Featherstone fans last night and we are all going to the Leeds v Bradford game that is for Rob as well as JJB. I have a feeling the attendance could be be big, let's hope so. Yeh, I am pretty sure many of us not associated with either club will be heading over there to salute and support a great guy. It just seems so right to do so doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 It still hasn't really sunk in. It's such a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsy4HullFC Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 The interview was heartbreaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 £100,000 now raised. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispmartha Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, Damien said: £100,000 now raised. Wow. Outstanding, just shows how strong the RL family is, its truly heartwarming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooleboy Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 2 hours ago, fieldofclothofgold said: The Former Leeds United manager and former player Don Revie died from it too When Don Revie's condition was made public, that was the first time I had heard of it. What a cruel disease, one of my best mates lost his wife a few years ago to it, she was only in her late forties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Personally think that Burrow should have another game in his honour instead of JJB’s testimonial. I’m sure JJB doesn’t care and is more than willing to share his occasion with a mate but I think both celebrations should be separate, but that’s not a problem. I’ve emailed Leeds this evening. I don’t want to attend the Leeds v Bradford friendly because it’s hundreds of miles from home, it’s a friendly and neither are my team but I’ve asked if I can buy tickets and have them donated to an adult and a child who don’t have masses of disposable income. I was lucky to grow up as Burrow come through at Leeds and grow into an adult as he cemented his legendary status at Leeds, whilst often performing superbly against my side much to my frustration, and I’d like to give a kid the chance to find a love for Rugby League, as I did as a child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 6 hours ago, saintspete83 said: Even if it is inconclusive its not worth the risk of 1 person again developing this or any other life limiting issues. The game has taken steps to look after players welfare with the head test, removing the shoulder charge and legs over the horizontal. But despite this the risks are still made higher by demanding the players play more matches. The "clubs need more fixtures for revenue" is simply not good enough for me and these lads are not paid enough to take the hammer that their bodies receive. The players need a positive post playing life, stories like Luke Robinson not remembering his kids birth is another example. Players welfare should be priority. The game and clubs are risking these lads welfare when it could be avoided. 2020 needs to be the year the sport starts taking player welfare seriously. At the end of the day the players themselves have the power because without them there is no game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hunsletgreenandgold Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 3 hours ago, Oliver Clothesoff said: Personally think that Burrow should have another game in his honour instead of JJB’s testimonial. I’m sure JJB doesn’t care and is more than willing to share his occasion with a mate but I think both celebrations should be separate, but that’s not a problem. I’ve emailed Leeds this evening. I don’t want to attend the Leeds v Bradford friendly because it’s hundreds of miles from home, it’s a friendly and neither are my team but I’ve asked if I can buy tickets and have them donated to an adult and a child who don’t have masses of disposable income. I was lucky to grow up as Burrow come through at Leeds and grow into an adult as he cemented his legendary status at Leeds, whilst often performing superbly against my side much to my frustration, and I’d like to give a kid the chance to find a love for Rugby League, as I did as a child. Great gesture mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelaide Tiger Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 6 hours ago, Oliver Clothesoff said: Personally think that Burrow should have another game in his honour instead of JJB’s testimonial. I’m sure JJB doesn’t care and is more than willing to share his occasion with a mate but I think both celebrations should be separate, but that’s not a problem. I’ve emailed Leeds this evening. I don’t want to attend the Leeds v Bradford friendly because it’s hundreds of miles from home, it’s a friendly and neither are my team but I’ve asked if I can buy tickets and have them donated to an adult and a child who don’t have masses of disposable income. I was lucky to grow up as Burrow come through at Leeds and grow into an adult as he cemented his legendary status at Leeds, whilst often performing superbly against my side much to my frustration, and I’d like to give a kid the chance to find a love for Rugby League, as I did as a child. Fantastic idea Oliver. I have just emailed the club and asked them to let me know that if I purchase 2 adult tickets can they can pass the tickets to 2 adults/children that are connected to any Charity that the club supports. Once they get in touch to say they can organise this I will give the club a ring and purchase the tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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