Tag Archives: Motor Neurone Disease

Scottish Rugby Legend Dies Of MND Age Fifty-Two

Posted on November 26, 2022 by chadwig3

Doddie Weir (1970 -2022) Former Scotland International rugby player Doddie Weir has died at the age of fifty-two, six years after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Doddie Weir, was capped sixty-one times between 1990 & 2000, went on … Continue reading →

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Lancashire Football Legend Passes Away

Posted on August 15, 2022 by chadwig3

Lenny Johnrose (1969 – 2022) Burnley Football Club have this afternoon confirmed the passing of former midfield player Lenny Johnrose, who passed away this morning the 15th August 2022 after a long battle with Motor Neurone Disease. The Midfielder made … Continue reading →

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Former Clarets Trialist Passes Away With MND

Posted on January 22, 2021 by chadwig3

Luton Shelton (1986 – 2021) Former Clarets trialist and Jamaican International footballer Luton Shelton has today sadly passed away in his native Jamaica at Andrews Memorial Hospital, St. Andrew, the thirty-five year old was suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) … Continue reading →

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Burnley Football Club Inspires Malayan Cup Competition

Posted on April 14, 2020 by chadwig3

Choo Seng Que Visits Turf Moor Choo Seng Que (Malaysia Football Manager) was sent to United Kingdom in January 1961 by the Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman to study the techniques of football training in England. After arriving in London … Continue reading →

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Cougars Given Season Go Ahead

Posted on January 24, 2019 by chadwig3

Keighley Cougars Under New Ownership Mick O’Neill former chairman of Keighley Cougars has returned to Cougar Park after heading a consortium to purchase the club. The takeover was completed on yesterday and O’Neill immediately flew over from his base in … Continue reading →

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Stephen Darby Foundation

Posted on November 24, 2018 by chadwig3

Stephen Darby Returns to Valley Parade Former Liverpool, Bradford City and Bolton Wanderers defender Stephen Darby spoke for the first time since he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, explaining that he has established a foundation in his name. Darby … Continue reading →

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Former Bantam Stephen Darby Retires

Posted on September 18, 2018 by chadwig3

Stephen Darby Diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease Bolton Wanderers defender Stephen Darby has sadly been forced to retire from football after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. The full back, who has been at the University of Bolton Stadium since … Continue reading →

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