Leeds United throw support behind Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow with pre-match display

The former Super League player was recently diagnosed with motor neurone disease
By Joe Urquhart
Published 27th Dec 2019, 06:00 BST
Leeds United's players wore t-shirts in support of Rob Burrow during the warm-up at Elland Road. (Bruce Rollinson)Leeds United's players wore t-shirts in support of Rob Burrow during the warm-up at Elland Road. (Bruce Rollinson)
Leeds United's players wore t-shirts in support of Rob Burrow during the warm-up at Elland Road. (Bruce Rollinson)

Leeds United's players showed their support for Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow on Boxing Day at Elland Road.

The Whites matchday squad could be seen wearing t-shirts during the warm-up in LS11 with a picture of the former rugby league star along with the message 'Stay Strong Rob'.

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Burrow revealed last week that he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) of which there is currently no known cure.

The 37-year-old won eight Grand Finals, three World Club Challenges and two Challenge Cups in 17 years during a glittering career with the Rhinos.

Burrow was in attendance at the Rhinos Boxing Day pre-season victory over Wakefield Trinity at Headingley with fundraising planned for January 12 when Leeds face Bradford Bulls in Jamie Jones-Buchanan's testimonial.

A donation page for Burrow and his family has already been set up by the Super League club and has raised almost £200,000.

Whites captain Liam Cooper has also put a signed match worn shirt from United's trip to Fulham last weekend up for raffle which has raised nearly £5,000 separately.

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