John Pender Granada Reports

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John Pender Granada Reports

Post by ElectroClaret » Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:26 pm

Very moving piece about John, hard to watch.
Wishing him all the best.
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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by Aclaret » Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:35 pm

Yes, just saw it. Such a terrible disease.
All the best to John Pender, keep fighting John.

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by TheFamilyCat » Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:46 pm

I was just about to start a thread on a related subject but will put it here instead.

I'm over the border watching Look North. Kevin Sinfield, the former Leeds Rhinos captain has raised £1.2m for MND Research running from 101 miles Leicester to Leeds in honour of former teammate Rob Burrow who also has this awful illness.

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by burnmark » Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:47 pm

Video is at the link.

That was a hard watch. Welled up when he was asked if he’d play again even if his condition was linked to his career.

https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2021-1 ... mnd-battle
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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by ElectroClaret » Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:54 pm

It's also on again on Freeview 34 at 7 o'clock.

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by Papabendi » Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:05 pm

Utterly gut wrenching, and hard to know what to say. Shall be donating what I can.

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by welsbyswife » Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:10 pm

I feel like we owe it to him to help as much as we can. Burnley clearly still means a lot to him. Great memories of that time. Is there a link anywhere to the fundraising effort?

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by claretandy » Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:10 pm

burnmark wrote:
Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:47 pm
Video is at the link.

That was a hard watch. Welled up when he was asked if he’d play again even if his condition was linked to his career.

https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2021-1 ... mnd-battle
I think I've got something in my eye.

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by wilks_bfc » Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:43 pm

welsbyswife wrote:
Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:10 pm
I feel like we owe it to him to help as much as we can. Burnley clearly still means a lot to him. Great memories of that time. Is there a link anywhere to the fundraising effort?
Already past their initial target

http://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/n-pender
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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by welsbyswife » Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:49 pm

Cheers Wilks. Just donated.

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by Burnley1989 » Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:52 pm

Heart breaking, I hadn’t realised it had gotten to that stage already.
I’ll be doing the sponsored walk over Pendle with the family early next year if I can.

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by Peter Loo » Tue Nov 23, 2021 8:29 pm

The interview reiterates that their are few things in life better then enjoying good health.
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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by Cleveleys_claret » Tue Nov 23, 2021 11:12 pm

What a painful watch. Shivering still and welling up. Hope he enjoys his time left with his family. Heartbreaking

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by mill hill claret » Tue Nov 23, 2021 11:29 pm

Terrible ..that was a hard watch

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by ashtonlongsider » Wed Nov 24, 2021 7:56 am

Heart-wrenching watch. John Pender was our Colossus and without the likes of him we wouldn't be where we are today. One of two captains to win us promotion. Thoughts are with you and your family, stay strong JP.

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Wed Nov 24, 2021 7:57 am

Horrendous to watch, heart breaking to see what this illness has reduced him and many others to.

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by Herts Clarets » Wed Nov 24, 2021 9:38 am

I saw the clip on Twitter and it was heartbreaking to watch. I know our former player Len Johnrose is suffering and i saw what it did to someone well known to many Burnley fans, Alan Beecroft who passed away at the beginning of 2020.

In my mind, i am still working in the Guest/Sponsors bar in the BL stand and after the match Steve Davis and John Pender are stood in front of me in their black club blazers and BFC ties waiting for a well earned post match beer. That is more than a quarter of a century ago and it is so sad to see John in this condition, which sadly there is no cure for and the outcome is inevitable.

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by ClaretTony » Wed Nov 24, 2021 11:39 am

Heart breaking to see just as it has continually been to see Lenny Johnrose, just as it was to see my good mate Alan Beecroft. I remain amazed by and in awe of Lenny in how he deals with it. He's an inspiration.

You get touched by an illness when someone close to you suffers and that's why I now always support Alzheimer's and MND.

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by bfcjg » Wed Nov 24, 2021 11:57 am

Tough watch ,great man great player great Claret.

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by Stanbill05 » Wed Nov 24, 2021 5:49 pm

Cruel disease significantly more prevalent statistically in people who have engaged in intense exercise for long periods. The evidence isn't conclusive but it is likely his time in a Burnley shirt contributed to his condition. If you can afford it, follow the just giving link above. It would be good to see that fund grow a bit..

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by strayclaret » Thu Nov 25, 2021 8:08 pm

Just picked this up and donated.
Good luck skipper

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by conyoviejo » Thu Nov 25, 2021 8:20 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:46 pm
I was just about to start a thread on a related subject but will put it here instead.

I'm over the border watching Look North. Kevin Sinfield, the former Leeds Rhinos captain has raised £1.2m for MND Research running from 101 miles Leicester to Leeds in honour of former teammate Rob Burrow who also has this awful illness.
This was on breakfast TV live yesterday as he entered the Rhinos ground .Very moving scenes indeed and what a great gesture by Kevin Sinfield who has played rugby with Rob Burrow since they were 12 ..What a fantastic human being he is and a truly great mate for Rob.An awful illness it is.Feel for John Pender and hope he keeps going.

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by tiger76 » Thu Nov 25, 2021 8:48 pm

I can't bring myself to watch the video, however I have donated, John deserves all we can offer after his sterling efforts to the Burnley cause in the 1990's to at the very least enjoy the time he has remaining in comfort.

Horrible illness this and hopefully science will one day find a cure, or at least find solutions to mitigate the worst effects of this cruel beast.

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by CrosspoolClarets » Sat Dec 04, 2021 8:09 am

Just donated to this so thought I’d bump this up to see if we can do a little more from those who didn’t see the thread.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding ... 204_127897

If I felt I’d got so much from John’s leadership in the early 90s, and if his condition is due to his playing days (seems very possible) then I felt duty bound to contribute.

We all end up in the same place but its a darn sight harder for some of us than others.

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Re: John Pender Granada Reports

Post by lewishamclaret » Sat Dec 04, 2021 8:43 am

Very tough watch. What a great man and family. Just donated.

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