Bristol Rob Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 3 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 How sad. Stay strong, John 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Awful news. Absolute bastard of a disease, remember him well during his time with us. Very sad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen hump Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Really sad news, always remember him for the og he scored against forest in the league cup semi final . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire reds Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Best wishes john. from me and my family. you always gave everything when you played for the city. Stay strong. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 33 minutes ago, Glen hump said: Really sad news, always remember him for the og he scored against forest in the league cup semi final . I was there - as it was at the Trent End did not get a good view of it. It was a 'no blame' OG if I remember - just a bit unlucky (as we were in the second leg). I think its 'partly' on youtube as I'm not sure it was entirely captured by the cameras. Best wishes to JP and family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Awful dilapidating disease of which there’s currently no cure. It’s becoming more and more common these days, and yet the funding for research is nowhere near the levels for cancer or HIV for example. Poor fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 (edited) Really one of the most cruel diseases out there. There is some hope however that treatments to significantly lessen the condition's progress or even reverse it, might be on the horizon: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-55718363 Edited November 14, 2021 by Red-Robbo 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Was he only 5 foot 8? Pretty short for a CB Anyhow, all the best John and family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Good luck JP. City memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 26 minutes ago, Rossi the Robin said: Was he only 5 foot 8? Pretty short for a CB Anyhow, all the best John and family Certainly wasn’t, about 6ft 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Stay strong John. Wishing that you and your family gets all the support needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Really sad news, he always gave 100% all the best JP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbespm Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Terrible news.always gave his all for city.very sad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 4 hours ago, GrahamC said: Awful news. Absolute bastard of a disease, remember him well during his time with us. Very sad. Indeed it is - a proper pisser - my dear dad suffered with it.... Thought's with John's friends & family.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shadow Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 2 hours ago, GrahamC said: Certainly wasn’t, about 6ft 1. Yes, you can sees he's taller than the three officials and the Brentford player in the photo. I was also at Forest for that first leg and can still see the ball trickling in off John. Not his fault though. An old work colleague of mine had a son in law who suffered with MN and used to take him to Ashton Gate in his wheelchair. Awful disease as others have said. Best wishes to John and his family ❤ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vespa Red Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Sorry to hear this; horrible disease. My thoughts and prayers go with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Awful news, it’s an horrible disease, good luck JP - always gave everything to the City cause - I remember when we lost away at The Shots, the City fans were none too forgiving - giving our players honest and open feedback at the final whistle() - yet John Pender fronted it out and came over to the away fans to applaud our efforts - he was pretty much the only player who did that - proper geezer, hard footballer ... best wishes to him and his family 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Thoughts and prayers to “Mallet”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Best wishes JP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 That’s awful news. Best wishes, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 A great, solid player who probably went a bit unnoticed by many at the time as others overshadowed him. Sadly you aren’t ever going to win against this disease but Pender will give it a hard fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red7 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Very sad news. All the best to "John Pender, top defender". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lauren Pender Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Hi everyone, My name is Lauren Pender and I am John's daughter. It is really touching to read all your messages, which I have shared with my father. The reason my father decided to make his diagnosis known to the public was to seek assistance with his now healthcare needs. In case any of you would be so kind as to contribute to the same, I am copying the just-giving page, which we have set up. Any and all donations are of course welcomed. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/n-pender Many thanks, Lauren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Horrible news, JP was an absolute beast for us, holding together our back four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 3 hours ago, SecretSam said: Horrible news, JP was an absolute beast for us, holding together our back four. him and Psycho were a terrific partnership Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Sad news, always gave his all for City, When he left us and went north, Burnley fans named him “Pender the defender”! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 Don't know if this is something SCAT/SLO or the club can get involved with? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 That’s sad news. Still relatively young as well - only turns 58 on Friday. ‘Johnny Pender the defender’ was one of my favourite City players back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Sad news, poor John. Fond memories of him playing for us. My best wishes to him and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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