Everton 3-0 Burnley:James Tarkowski scores against former club before Amadou Onana and Ashley Young seal... SIMON JORDAN:In a modern game of nation states and billionaires, there should always be a place for people... The Burrows have been boosted by a recent consultation with Rob’s specialist in Leeds. “She was really pleased with Rob and his weight has been stable,” Lindsey says. “When we first spoke to you in April I felt Rob looked very drawn. But he is much fuller in the face now. He looks healthier.”

HORSE POWER: The tragedy of Warren Place, the rusting former home of super horse Frankel... PLUSEquinox isn't just the world's best race horse, he's a work of art Cristiano Ronaldo's 13-year-old son 'will start training with Al-Nassr's U15 side', with youngster aiming to follow in his father's footsteps That communication has been deepened by a book about Burrow’s life, called Too Many Reasons to Live, which will be published in August. Written by Ben Dirs, the accomplished ghostwriter, the manuscript is currently being read by Rob. I have read it and Dirs has captured Rob’s old voice, and good cheer, while documenting the two love stories framing his life. The first is a sporting story. It charts the romantic tale of how tiny Rob Burrow conquered brutal old rugby league against all odds, and helped turn Leeds into a powerhouse as they dominated the sport with homegrown stars who came up through the academy with him. I used to love reading to my own children as part of their bedtime routine. I was so excited and honoured to be given the opportunity to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story. — Rob Burrow Rob Burrow sidesteps past Paul Wellens on his way to a memorable try in Leeds Rhinos’ Grand Final win in 2011. Photograph: Craig Brough/Action ImagesOne coach said I would need a “bloody big heart” to make it. A match official once mistook me for a ball boy. When someone asked Leeds coach Daryl Powell if he had ever seen a smaller player he said: “Only in the Under 10s”.

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I imagine the droll way Rob might have delivered that line 18 months ago. But was he scared on the field? While Rob begins typing, as if diligently doing his homework, I ask Lindsey if she felt fear watching him play. “Definitely. Rob’s small stature made me worry and, being a physiotherapist, I understood the injuries. I was always relieved after a game when he was still in one piece, a bit battered and bruised. I was afraid of failing. But never scared of playing Rob Burrow Kaoru Mitoma delights Roberto De Zerbi by signing a new four-year deal with Brighton to 'become one of their highest earners' as they look to stave off interest Rob Burrow is one of the greatest rugby league players of all time. And the most inspirational. As a boy, Rob was told he was too small to play the sport. Even when he made his debut for Leeds Rhinos, people wrote him off as a novelty. But Rob never stopped proving people wrong. Could Ajax be RELEGATED? Rafael van der Vaart warns his former club 'they must think like a relegation candidate' following their woeful start Man United drop HUGE hint that Jadon Sancho's time at the club is OVER... with fans convinced outcast has been omitted from team photo