Re: Rob Burrow : Sun Jun 02, 2024 8:22 pm  

CyberPieMan wrote:

Stupendous talent. Nobody who watched him play could not be impressed, however much everyone not Leeds hated the little bugger. I swear blind he ran between Lockers' legs more than several times.
Horrid disease MND, what he & Sinfield (& I don't hesitate to say, it should be sir Kev for real by now) have done to raise funds for research is awe inspiring.

Rest well wee man.

It’s a disgrace that Kevin Sinfield has not been properly recognised for what he has done for Rob and MND. He was never my favourite player but he is one terrific person.

Re: Rob Burrow : Sun Jun 02, 2024 8:27 pm  

RIP Rob. The world is a poorer place without you. But your memory and legacy will live on.

Re: Rob Burrow : Sun Jun 02, 2024 8:28 pm  

Even though we all knew it was inevitable at some point in the near future it was incredibly sad to discover the news that Rob had passed today. Thoughts are with family, friends and everyone connected with the Leeds club.

Rob may be now be at rest but his name and legacy will go on, both in MND research and within our great sport (future MOM awards at the Grand Final).

RIP Rob.

Re: Rob Burrow : Sun Jun 02, 2024 8:54 pm  

Inevitable but still a shock.

What a player, never mind his stature, its immense now.

Surely something special will be done on Saturday?

Re: Rob Burrow : Sun Jun 02, 2024 9:03 pm  

I get the feeling that 'Abide with me' will be extra tough for everyone to get through at Wembley on Saturday.

Re: Rob Burrow : Sun Jun 02, 2024 9:59 pm  

I believe that fans at Wembley will be asked to stand and clap when we reach the 7th minute of the game, a fitting tribute to a remarkable person.

Re: Rob Burrow : Mon Jun 03, 2024 12:25 am  

It was good to see him beautifully remembered as the headline news he deserved to be today. A legend that transcended the game in the most poignant of ways. I genuinely shed a tear watching the news earlier. To see the light in his eyes still burning fiercely as his body wasted away around him was both truly dreadful and inspiring in equal measure. Both he and Kevin Sinfield should have been knighted while Rob was still with us.

RIP to a true warrior.

Re: Rob Burrow : Mon Jun 03, 2024 6:45 am  

RIP what a player what a person strong until the end .Condolences to his family even made opening headline news about his death a legend that should never be forgotten.Like other posters say stand up and clap 7 mins into Wembley RFL should give him tribute on Saturday.

Re: Rob Burrow : Mon Jun 03, 2024 3:37 pm  

The tribute on the Wigan club website shows real class. Well done Wigan.
RIP Rob.

Re: Rob Burrow : Mon Jun 03, 2024 4:08 pm  

shadwellrhino wrote:

The tribute on the Wigan club website shows real class. Well done Wigan.
RIP Rob.

It shows the rugby community at its best. I am sure that the Wembley fans will remember Rob in the right way.