and, living with motor neuron disease, former footballer lenjohnrose, says he actually feels very luckyfrom him later in the programme. we start tonight with the impact that the latest coronavirus restrictions are going to have on sport at all levels. a plan to allow fans back into stadiums in england from the start of next month has been shelved, as the uk's covid—19 alert level moves to four — meaning transmission is "high or rising exponentially". it's a decision that will have serious implications for all sports — from the elite, right down to the grassroots, as our sports news correspondent laura scott reports. only last week, football league clubs scrambled to stage pilot events for the partial return of fans, having received unexpected government approval. but the optimism has been dashed and a period of deep uncertainty for the sport sector begins. it's the case that we need to be cautious at the moment and i think a mass reopening at this stage would not be appropriate. we also recognise that sport is a vital part of the life of the nation and we are looking at everything we ca

lenjohnrose is a man determined to live his life to the full. as positive in his attitude...neurone disease three and a half years ago. he was a teacher after a successful first career as a footballer with several clubs, including blackburn rovers, burnley, and as you see here, swansea city. he lives with his wife nadine, son patrick and daughter elizabeth. what you noticed straightaway is how much len smiles and laughs he lives with his wife nadine, son patrick and daughter elizabeth. what you noticed straightaway is how much len smiles and laughs with his whole family. his game face returns when he is coaching his son patrick. he wants to follow in his dad's footsteps and become a professional footballer. patrick, how proud are you of your dad? all the time, every time i hear him and see these videos, i am. what about you, elizabeth? yeah. i really am proud of him. he has shown me how strong he can be, and i want to be like that. len takes inspiration from other high profile sportsmen who have mnd. footballer stephen darby who he is in regular contact with and rugby players