Lenny Johnrose

[Murger]

Just seen an interview on Twitter where he says he's been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. It's scary how for someone so fit and healthy to be diagnosed with such a horrible disease. Thoughts with Lenny.

[bobinho]

Absolutely. Best wishes to him.

[BFCmaj]

Very sad news. I lost my cousin to this last year. She was only in her mid 40s. Truly awful disease.

[JohnDearyMe]

Awful news. Also saw his interview on twitter where he spoke very eloquently about the diagnosis. Best wishes to him and his family

[Braindead]

He teaches Maths at my son's school. Horrible to hear this news.

[nuttersuclan]

I've had the pleasure of interviewing Lenny when he was a Claret (just before our final day match versus Coventry) and he was an absolutely lovely guy - my best wishes to him and his family going forward.

[Lord Beamish]

Poor bloke. I hope he faces his illness with the same fortitude he used to put into his on-pitch battles with Sean Gregan.
Good luck, Lenny.

[ClaretAndJew]

An awful condition which there is no cure.

Unfortunately most people with ALS do not live past 5 years after diagnosis.

[Suratclaret]

Awful news. Thoughts and best wishes to Lenny

[IanMcL]

What a savage blow, to get that diagnosis. Sickening disease. Often swift.

Best wishes to Lenny and his family, in dealing with its progress.

[Guich]

Terrible news.

I lost my Mum to MND and she fought with courage that Lenny surely will.

One of my favourite Burnley moments of all time was Lenny's crunching tackle, in the corner between Beehole and Longside, on Trevor Challis for Bristol Rovers I think. Better than a goal.

All the best big guy.

[RocketLawnChair]

Terrible news.

I lost my Mum to MND and she fought with courage that Lenny surely will.

One of my favourite Burnley moments of all time was Lenny's crunching tackle, in the corner between Beehole and Longside, on Trevor Challis for Bristol Rovers I think. Better than a goal.

All the best big guy.

Loved that as well but what made it more special was he made the challenge in the corner and then possibly much less than 15 seconds later Lenny just missed with an header on their penalty spot.

Tough as they come is Lenny he won’t stop fighting no matter what.

[ClaretTony]

Dreadful news and only 48 too.

[bfcjg]

Shocking. Hopefully with all this stem cell and gene therapy research going on wicked illnesses like this will be curable in the not to distant future.

[elwaclaret]

A really lovely bloke. He battle the odds to make it in football after tough early years. I used to work with a bloke who was like a step dad to him.... he remained close even after "making it". Wish him all the very best with his latest challenge.

[NottsClaret]

Ah that's a real shame, I'm sure he'll fight it all the way. Always seemed like one of the guys determined to make the absolute most of all the talent he had.

[Andingle]

MND took my Mother also and very sad to hear Lenny has been diagnosed with this horrible illness , met him a few times and he was alway's a genuine nice bloke with a great sense of humour , thoughts are with you Lenny.

[Quicknick]

So sad, this. Best of luck to him. Lenny was a tough player; one I enjoyed watching.

[quoonbeatz]

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really sad for Lenny, best wishes to him.

[Clarets4me]

Terrible news, if you ever meet him though, he much prefers Len to Lenny !!

[Whitgord]

Really sorry to read this. All the best Len. I have been praying and thinking about you and your family.

[Dark Cloud]

He gave his all for the cause in a team which was struggling at the time. I always remember his wife ringing up the radio Lancs phone in one Saturday night asking the fans to be patient with the team and with him in particular as they WERE trying to put things right. That took some guts tbh.

[IndigoLake]

Very sorry to hear this. One of my favourite players from my early years as a claret. All the best to him in what is a very tough situation.

[Lord Beamish]

If you Spoonerise it, his name, Jenny Lohnrose, would have made a cracking daytime tv presenter’s name.

[piston broke]

Best wishes to all involved in the battle ahead. All the family get drawn into these sad situations. Fight the good fight, Lenny, you never know what breakthroughs are around the corner.

[aclaretinstevenage]

Saw the article on the BBC website, my brother in law is currently struggling with this horrid disease which is advancing rapidly now 18 months after diagnosis. To see a fit man withering away due to this rotten condition is truly awful.

All the best Lenny.

[Jakubs Tash]

Shocking news and really puts things into perspective.

Keep battling like that never say die midfield terrier, Lenny!

[jedi_master]

Really upsetting to hear that.

All the best Lenny.

[Bin Ont Turf]

So sad. A really nice fella as well.

[tiger76]

Horrible disease hope Lenny is able to spend some quality time with his family and friends,stories like this put results like the weekend into perspective.

[Murger]

Just read on Twitter that Burnley and Swansea are hoping have a fundraising match.

[Claretmatt4]

Best wishes Lenny

[Pimlico_Claret]

Just read on Twitter that Burnley and Swansea are hoping have a fundraising match.

Be good to play a sort of combined Lancashire team from all the clubs he played for here

[claretdj]

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[IanMcL]

We are building a purpose built disabled supporter facility/stand. I assume lift(s) incorporated.

Should easily be possible to equip a media space for Lenny and others with disability.