Lenny Johnrose RIP

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:04 pm

Very sad news
A real gentleman and an inspiration to all
RIP Lenny
Condolences to his family and friends

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:04 pm

Heartbreaking. Loved him as a player. RIP xx

Paranoid · Post by **Paranoid** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:07 pm

RIP Lenny, all the best to his family.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:08 pm

Very sad news - RIP Lenny.

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:11 pm

A great man. Very sad news indeed.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:11 pm

RIP Len. Condolences to all family and friends.
Why do the good die young?

longsidepies · Post by **longsidepies** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:11 pm

Awful news

Goddy · Post by **Goddy** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:12 pm

So sad.

Thoughts go out to all his family and friends.

RIP Len

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:26 pm

Rest Easy, Len. What a truly good bloke he was.

Sausage · Post by **Sausage** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:31 pm

Gutted.

Sincere condolences to all who knew and loved him.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:32 pm

Hurstwood_Claret wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:49 pm
Why don’t we do a minutes applause in the 16th Minute for Lenny?

Why the 16th minute?

He had 3 spells with us and at least 2 different numbers (11 & 16)

Should just be before the game

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:35 pm

RIP Len, sad news indeed. I always felt sorry for the opposition when he was charging around after them.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:36 pm

Sad sad news ... RIP Lennie Johnrose

Thoughts with your family and friends

Herts Clarets · Post by **Herts Clarets** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:37 pm

Such sad news that we all unfortunately knew was coming. Thoughts are with Len's family and friends. A real top bloke. RIP Len

Claretlad · Post by **Claretlad** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:39 pm

RIP. Lennie Johnrose.very sad news.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:39 pm

I hate doing this and although I knew it was getting close, I couldn't bring myself to write anything.

But I've got something on site now that I hope does justice to this inspirational man.

https://www.uptheclarets.com/brave-lenn ... gainst-mnd

lrac · Post by **lrac** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:41 pm

Rest easy lenny

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:41 pm

well written Tony

Brucefanclaret · Post by **Brucefanclaret** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:42 pm

Sad news. RIP Lenny.

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:47 pm

RIP Lenny. Brave man on and off the pitch.

Guitargeorge · Post by **Guitargeorge** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:50 pm

Top man and loved watching him. Very sad to read about his demise. RIP

JanetM · Post by **JanetM** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:50 pm

So very sorry to hear this. RIP Lenny.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:56 pm

Sad news even though it's not unexpected.

RIP Lenny

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:56 pm

So very sad. RIP Len

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:02 pm

Lenny Johnrose, not a great player, but without doubt a truly great human being. RIP Lenny.

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:02 pm

Very sad news.

Thank you for the memories Lenny, very few players have ever matched your commitment.

RIP

Falcon · Post by **Falcon** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:07 pm

RIP to a Claret legend

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:12 pm

Really sad news

Rest in peace Lenny

SPC&G · Post by **SPC&G** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:15 pm

RIP. Great man

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:15 pm

RIP Lenny - a real Claret hero

Turftalker · Post by **Turftalker** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:17 pm

I used to love Lenny's energy and commitment on the pitch. His crunching tackles were a joy to watch. Rest In Peace Lenny.

Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:17 pm

Oh no…

Thoughts are with his family. R.I.P.

Vintage Claret · Post by **Vintage Claret** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:19 pm

Sad news

RIP Lenny and condolences to all his family and friends.

HuncoatClaret · Post by **HuncoatClaret** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:21 pm

I played against Lenny at school and even though he was a year below us all, he was easily the best player on the pitch. Everyone knew that he was destined for a career as a pro footballer and he was a credit to his profession.
I do hope that the club pays a fitting tribute to Lenny before and not during the game.

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:24 pm

Desperately sad news.

RIP Lenny. You’ll always be a Claret. x

Gp8419 · Post by **Gp8419** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:24 pm

Rip Lenny absolutely immense in that ternent promotion season and hard as nails.always remembered!

The Hung Juror · Post by **The Hung Juror** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:26 pm

Very sad. He was a warrior on the field and to the end.

RIP Lenny

Noblelight · Post by **Noblelight** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:31 pm

Very sad news, thoughts and prayers with his family.
RIP Lenny

Wembley09 · Post by **Wembley09** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:32 pm

RIP Lenny.
Such a big character on and off the field.

Sozturf7 · Post by **Sozturf7** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:45 pm

A fighter both on and off the pitch. RIP.
Lovely article CT.

Clarky · Post by **Clarky** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:09 pm

Turftalker wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:17 pm
I used to love Lenny's energy and commitment on the pitch. His crunching tackles were a joy to watch. Rest In Peace Lenny.

I remember a coming together between Lenny and Sean Gregan,(no thinking violet himself) and the ball nearly burst.
RIP Lenny.

Hurstwood_Claret · Post by **Hurstwood_Claret** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:15 pm

wilks_bfc wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:32 pm
Why the 16th minute?

He had 3 spells with us and at least 2 different numbers (11 & 16)

Should just be before the game

16th mintue because I thought he used the #16. I wouldn’t mind a minute of applause before the match. Personally I think a Minute of silence should be reserved for Poppy Day and in memoriam etc

MT03ALG · Post by **MT03ALG** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:21 pm

RIP Lenny and sincere condolences to his wife and children.
Lenny played for Lancashire U15 Schoolboys in 1984-1985 and his son Patrick played for Lancashire U14 Schoolboys in 2019-2020.

claretgimmer · Post by **claretgimmer** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:28 pm

RIP Lenny, always a pleasure to watch, my type of player, but that moment at Ewood gave a lot of pleasure to a lot of people, rest in peace fella.

RHansburyEsq · Post by **RHansburyEsq** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:29 pm

He faced his illness with remarkable dignity and spirit. A genuinely inspirational person.

box_of_frogs · Post by **box_of_frogs** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:36 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:54 pm
Why don't we do a minute's silence before the game rather than interrupting the actual game?

Did the club ask him what he wanted? He knew this day would come sooner rather than later. If they didn’t ask him then it’s time to ask his family.

Personally rather have a minute’s applause to celebrate than a minute feeling sad and sorry.

nil_desperandum · Post by **nil_desperandum** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:37 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:54 pm
Why don't we do a minute's silence before the game rather than interrupting the actual game?

Thought I would "bump" this post. Couldn't agree more, and hope that this is what happens.
Like many, I have really serious reservations about these "applause minutes" during the game. Sooner or later we'll be applauding to mark someone's passing and we'll either concede a goal or the referee will make a very controversial decision against us, then we won't know what to do!
Of course I can't end this post without expressing my sadness at the passing of a Clarets legend following this horrible illness.
Let's hope that a cure will be found soon.
RIP Lenny.

Hurstwood_Claret · Post by **Hurstwood_Claret** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:38 pm

box_of_frogs wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:36 pm
Did the club ask him what he wanted? He knew this day would come sooner rather than later. If they didn’t ask him then it’s time to ask his family.

Personally rather have a minute’s applause to celebrate than a minute feeling sad and sorry.

Could not agree more

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:39 pm

RIP Lenny, you fought a brave fight.Sincere condolences to his family.A minutes silence beore the match tomorrow would be nice.
ps or a minutes applause

leelad · Post by **leelad** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:43 pm

Top man. You'll always be a Claret. RIP Lenny.