Damien Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Just now, JohnM said: Good piece from Sally Nugent, too. Unexpected. Yes it was. I'm not normally a fan but she has been outstanding on the Rob Burrow story and done numerous very good pieces. She seems to have genuinely taken the story to heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispmartha Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 1 minute ago, JohnM said: Good piece from Sally Nugent, too. Unexpected. She's been brilliant on her segments with Rob she's got real affection to him and his plight, the BBC get a lot of stick but they've done some great work with Rob to raise awareness. You've got to give praise to him and his family for letting them do these personal pieces. Was just about to set off to work when I watched it, had to have ten minutes to compose myself, just awful, both inspiring but utterly heartbreaking at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Can’t add anything to what’s already been said, what a courageous family, like many on here I shed a few tears "Freedom without socialism is privilege and injustice, socialism without freedom is slavery and brutality" - Mikhail Bakunin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldofclothofgold Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Difficult to watch but I think what his wife and children must be feeling . The love that they are showing to Rob is really moving . 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...
Griff Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 On 12/09/2020 at 11:09, johnh1 said: Could we have a Steve Prescott/Rob Burrow Man of Steel award? Sadly, there are more heroes than trophies. Or not. Depending on which way you look at it. "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldofclothofgold Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, Griff said: Sadly, there are more heroes than trophies. Or not. Depending on which way you look at it. I think talk of awards and trophies in Robs name should be put on the backburner hopefully for a long time yet 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...
Futtocks Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Just a reminder to set your Betamax recorders for Monday. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Roughyed Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 It will be a very tough watch. With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I find watching Burrow now very, very tough. To the point where I almost want to switch off. It’s selfish, I know, but seeing such a person, let alone such a talented player, like this is very tough. I’m sure it’ll be an inspiring and uplifting documentary despite it being obviously tinged with sadness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Hela Wigmen said: I find watching Burrow now very, very tough. To the point where I almost want to switch off. It’s selfish, I know, but seeing such a person, let alone such a talented player, like this is very tough. I’m sure it’ll be an inspiring and uplifting documentary despite it being obviously tinged with sadness. I still find it hard to believe sometimes. It’s heartbreaking to see how much he’s deteriorated since January. Im always taken a back by how positive he is though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronicler of Chiswick Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Good article on him in the sports section of today's 'Times' (print edition). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Another shirt will be auctioned for Rob, after Brad Singleton's Wigan debut yesterday. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasginger Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 I saw the piece on Look North on Monday. From seeing that piece, I sat down and wrote this. Rob Burrow I'm writing this with enormous respect, for a man that played a game called Rugby League. You see that game is used to having big men play the game. But once in a while you get players that buck that trend. I'm going to tell you all about one man, who despite his size took on and beat the best. This mans name is Rob Burrow. What a player and heart like a lion he has. Since his retirement from the game, he's passing his knowledge on to young men starting out on a rugby career. Sadly this giant among men Rob has contracted MND a terrible disease. Just like when he played the game he's taking it all head on. What a beacon of light he is facing this terrible illness, in the public eye not showing any weakness. His only thoughts are for his wife and young children, and being at the forefront of helping others. One thing I've got to say is how brilliant, that not just the public have responded to Rob, but how the family of Rugby League have wrapped their arms around him and his family. All I can say to you Rob, is I don't know you personally, but through Rugby League I've admired your play, and now my friend that admiration has gone through the roof. Rob God Bless you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Roughyed Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 On 09/10/2020 at 11:13, Hela Wigmen said: I find watching Burrow now very, very tough. To the point where I almost want to switch off. It’s selfish, I know, but seeing such a person, let alone such a talented player, like this is very tough. I’m sure it’ll be an inspiring and uplifting documentary despite it being obviously tinged with sadness. I am in the same position. I think of the bravery his family and he is showing, but I'm not brave enough to watch it. With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 On 10/10/2020 at 19:25, Bedford Roughyed said: I am in the same position. I think of the bravery his family and he is showing, but I'm not brave enough to watch it. Same here, I’m not too sure I can watch it. Given what Rob is experiencing that’s sounds pretty ######, but I’m really not sure I can "Freedom without socialism is privilege and injustice, socialism without freedom is slavery and brutality" - Mikhail Bakunin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Another great feature on BBC Breakfast ahead of the documentary tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Sally Nugent really has been fantastic throughout this and you can really see how emotionally involved she is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Seen an intro for the show on BBC News at One, heartbreaking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Roughyed Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Now it's on Tuesday night. With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Bedford Roughyed said: Now it's on Tuesday night. It's also scheduled to be shown on BBC One on Saturday at 1.15pm ahead of the Challenge Cup Final. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/guide/bbcone/20201017 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 8 hours ago, Damien said: Sally Nugent really has been fantastic throughout this and you can really see how emotionally involved she is. She's proven to be so good this past year. Not someone I'd really noticed before. She's also been involved in a lot of the Marcus Rashford interviews. 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...
DavidM Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I caught a bit on breakfast and had to knock it off . Don’t mean that in a bad way but it was just too much . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Bedford Roughyed said: Now it's on Tuesday night. D list celebs on The One Show take precedence, apparently. "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughyed8 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 35 minutes ago, Griff said: D list celebs on The One Show take precedence, apparently. Nah, unless you class the Prime minister as D list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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