Lenny Johnrose

Leonard Johnrose (29 November 1969 – 15 August 2022) was an English former professional football player. During his career, he played for several clubs including Burnley, Bury and Swansea City. Johnrose was best known as a tough-tackling defensive midfielder. He was born in Preston, Lancashire.

Lenny Johnrose
Personal information
Full nameLeonard Johnrose
Date of birth(1969-11-29)29 November 1969
Place of birthPreston, Lancashire, England
Date of death15 August 2022(2022-08-15) (aged 52)
Playing positionDefensive midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1988–1992Blackburn Rovers42(11)
1992Preston North End (loan)3(1)
1992–1993Hartlepool United66(11)
1993–1999Bury188(20)
1999–2002Burnley71(4)
2002Burnley6(0)
2002–2003Bury6(0)
2003–2004Swansea City40(3)
2004Burnley7(0)
Total430(50)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

In March 2017, he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.[1] He died from problems caused by the disease on 15 August 2022 at the age of 52.[2]

References

  1. "Len Johnrose: 'I'm not afraid of dying' – ex-player on living with motor neurone disease". Bbc.co.uk. 22 August 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
  2. Lenny Johnrose (1969-2022)

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