Re: Rob : Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:43 pm  

Champion bloke. Struggling now unfortunately.

Doddie Weir has had that disease for 5 years and its not impacted him anywhere near the extent it has Rob.

Ive known Rob a long time and text him regularly but i know he struggles to reply now with his hands these days. Either that or hes fed up of me lol.

Re: Rob : Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:50 pm  

Marcus Notsquare wrote:

I was watching that feature, it was followed by an interview with Jamie Peacock talking about the challenge he is taking on for Rob. Last night Barrie Mac was talking about the challenge he is taking on with Kevin Sinfield and Luke Ambler. Our sport has some great heros.

At the same time I was reading the allegations surrounding Sam Burgess. I think my previous loyalties were misplaced.

Come on, what's that got to do with a Ron Burrow post. Let's not judge until full details out.

Re: Rob : Fri Oct 02, 2020 4:49 pm  

Certainly difficult to watch .my heart goes out to his wonderful family .his little girl came over amazing

Re: Rob : Sat Oct 03, 2020 8:49 am  

Rob Burrow documentary on BBC2 on 12th at 7pm and repeated on BBC1 Oct 17th at 1.15pm

A Year with MND.

Going to be a very tough watch but the awareness he has raised for this terrible disease during all hes dealinf with is truly remarkable. He was a hero on the pitch but even more so off it. But we all know that.

Re: Rob : Sat Oct 03, 2020 9:07 am  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

Rob Burrow documentary on BBC2 on 12th at 7pm and repeated on BBC1 Oct 17th at 1.15pm

A Year with MND.

Going to be a very tough watch but the awareness he has raised for this terrible disease during all hes dealinf with is truly remarkable. He was a hero on the pitch but even more so off it. But we all know that.

Yes I'm going to have to force myself to watch it . When I think of all the love his family are giving him and outwardly looking cheerful .my heart goes out to them

Re: Rob : Sat Oct 03, 2020 10:24 am  

I was supposed to be going to see Rob last week, but then the government put that on hold. It just shows what kind of family they are, when Lindsey was going to invite a fan into their home. I had a flag made and Rob Re tweeted it. As a long shot I asked Lindsey if it would be possible to show Rob it, and she replied that it would be great to go over to Ponty and have a chat with him. Heart breaking what they are going through.

Re: Rob : Sat Oct 03, 2020 7:14 pm  

Think it would be great to get a statue of Rob at Headingley, an action image from the great GF try v saints.

Re: Rob : Sat Oct 03, 2020 9:20 pm  

Mark Laurie wrote:

Think it would be great to get a statue of Rob at Headingley, an action image from the great GF try v saints.

Yes ,but I think any tributes and statues and finals best player trophies for Rob should be on hold ,hopefully for a long while yet

Re: Rob : Mon Oct 05, 2020 11:33 am  

Talking of statues/tributes etc, I know it is really an 'American' thing, but I would like to see them retire his number from use after this season. A fitting tribute and legacy to a great player, a humble guy, a committed family man and a real fighter. Do it now while he still has chance to see it.

[Ex-Swarcliffe Rhino]

Re: Rob : Mon Oct 05, 2020 1:46 pm  

Rixy wrote:

Talking of statues/tributes etc, I know it is really an 'American' thing, but I would like to see them retire his number from use after this season. A fitting tribute and legacy to a great player, a humble guy, a committed family man and a real fighter. Do it now while he still has chance to see it.

While I understand the sentiment I wouldn't want any numbers retiring long term.

I want in a few years to be going to a game with my nieces and pointing out the famous No7 worn by legend that is Rob Burrow.
I want the comms team when Im watching a game to reference that number and those lucky enough to grace it.
It may seem a bit sad but it will keep the memory of Rob within the game forever and he will inextricably be linked to his deeds, blood, sweat and tears to the cause.

The blue and amber weighs heavily on some players but Rob made carrying those colours and weight of history effortless and I want to see that effort reflected in a new generation for the ideals, struggles and ultimate victory that that shirt and number represent.