Leeds Rhinos fan raffling customised Adidas Rob Burrow trainers for MND

A Leeds Rhinos fan who runs a footwear and clothing customisation business has created a unique pair of Adidas Rob Burrow trainers to raise cash for Rob and MND.
By Mark Lavery
Published 28th Nov 2020, 06:00 BST
Updated 28th Nov 2020, 10:28 BST

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The customised trainers - which have been signed by Rhinos stars who played alongside Rob - are being raffled online with the £5 tickets on sale now.

Craig Chapman, a co-director of customisation business The Pool, said: "Watching Rob and the Rhinos through the years has given me a massive sense of pride and brought many happy memories.

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"We would like to return that gesture with one of our own and hope these customised Adidas Rob Burrow trainers signed by many great players of his era will raise a considerable amount of money for Rob Burrow and MND."

Craig Chapman (centre ) of The Pool with the unique customised Rob Burrow rrainers and Rob Oates from Leeds Rhinos with a signed Rhinos shirt (left) and David Mills, a fellow director The Pool (right). Photo: Gary Longbottom.Craig Chapman (centre ) of The Pool with the unique customised Rob Burrow rrainers and Rob Oates from Leeds Rhinos with a signed Rhinos shirt (left) and David Mills, a fellow director The Pool (right). Photo: Gary Longbottom.
Craig Chapman (centre ) of The Pool with the unique customised Rob Burrow rrainers and Rob Oates from Leeds Rhinos with a signed Rhinos shirt (left) and David Mills, a fellow director The Pool (right). Photo: Gary Longbottom.

The trainers have been signed by Keith Senior, Kevin Sinfield, Jamie Peacock, Barrie McDermott, Brett Delaney, Danny McGuire, Ryan Hall and Jamie Jones-Buchanan.

Mr Chapman, who runs the business with co-director David Mills, said The Pool specialise in Leeds United custom trainers and has had orders from customers from across the globe, including Australia and Hong Kong.

Mr Chapman, of Pudsey, said: "We are a team of four who specialise in customising trainers for customers in any theme they ask for.

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"We've done multiple themes from football teams right through to peoples pets, wedding trainers and even a Marmite themed trainer.

The unique customised Adidas Rob Burrow trainers signed by Leeds Rhinos players.The unique customised Adidas Rob Burrow trainers signed by Leeds Rhinos players.
The unique customised Adidas Rob Burrow trainers signed by Leeds Rhinos players.

"This summer we did some Leeds United themed Marcelo Bielsa trainers for eight time world Thai boxing champion Liam Harrison, which was an absolute honour and gained likes and recognition from none other than Leeds United Legend Vinnie Jones.

"So when we saw the situation surrounding Rob Burrow and his brave battle with MND we wanted to get involved and help in the best way we could , with a trainer customisation.

"We set about designing a trainer solely aimed at Rob and the Leeds Rhinos, incorporating his trademark number 7, signature, Rhinos badge and endorsed tongue tab.

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Mr Chapman thanked Rhinos players and the club's commercial director Rob Oates for their help.

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The deadline to buy tickets is 5pm on Monday December 21 and the raffle will be drawn and the winner announced on Christmas Eve.

First team Rhinos players will present the winner with the prizes at Headingley in the new year when Covid restrictions allow.

Click here to buy raffle tickets or go to The Pool's Facebook or Instagram page.

Related topics:Leeds RhinosRob BurrowLeeds UnitedRhinosMNDAdidasRob Oates

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