Lenny Johnrose

Who is Lenny Johnrose?

Leonard "Lenny" Johnrose was an English professional football player who during his career played for several clubs including Burnley, Bury and Swansea City. Johnrose is best known as a tough-tackling defensive midfielder.

He began his career at Blackburn Rovers as a young trainee, and also spent time on loan at Preston North End. During these spells he impressed to a level where he was signed for £50,000 by Hartlepool United. He would go on to make over fifty appearances for the 'Pool, getting eleven goals in the process. At the end of his contract, he was snapped up by Bury manager Stan Ternent who wanted to add some toughness to his central midfield.

Johnrose was a central character in Bury's rapid rise to the First Division. Ternent saw the midfielder as so important to his sides that he paid £225,000 to take Johnrose with him to his new club, Burnley. Johnrose would become a cult hero amongst Burnley fans who loved his dedication and commitment to the cause. At the end of the 2002-03 season he was released on a free transfer though, having served the club well.