RIP Brian ,a good player and a good guy. from Leeds Rhino

Gutted... Play on in heaven Johno..

Very sad news indeed and at such a young age. He has left us with some terrific memories, as mentioned earlier, the 1986 Premiership Final try was a sight to see, worth the entrance fee on its own as they say.
Excellent coach as well even if his tenure did end badly. A Warrington legend.

Johno was a superb fullback, and his timing coming into the line was something most players could only dream of emulating, then and now. He was also an intelligent and innovative coach ultimately let down by a group of players unable to match his intelligence and application.

But more than this, he was a lovely human being, possessing armfuls of dignity, humour, humility and grace.

Another of my pantheon of heroes leaves the stage.

Sad news, a wire legend. Similar attributes to Hicks and Brett Hodgson. RIP Brian.

Lots of great memories but clearly that length of the fielder in the premiership final against Halifax was amazing. I still have it on an old Betamax tape! My dad was with me at the match and he paid the ultimate compliment describing that try as like something from Brian Bevan.

For those who can't remember that 1986 final. Also he was not 1st choice fullback that day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj3Xm7lCJhI

For those who can't remember that 1986 final. Also he was not 1st choice fullback that day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj3Xm7lCJhI

Sad sad news. RIP Johno!

Not only was he young at 59, Alzheimers is the cruelest of diseases to have.
RIP Brian

RIP Brian a true great Wire both as player and coach. Condolences to all his family and friends.

If I remember right Paul Ford kept him on the subs bench that day of the Premiership final because he had been playing out of his skin. Before Johnos arrival he had looked pretty ordinary but obviously inspired by the great player raised his own standards to get in the team. Johno of course then came on and showed what he could do. What a side that was and equally what a coaching performance to get us equal top with Bradford and Wigan.

Taken from us far too young

i was saddened by the news that a physically strong active,respected man was taken by this awful illness.he passed from us as he came to us without fuss.with due respect,he was the finest fullback i have seen in the p&b.when coach,he organised and strengthened our squad,brought us to level we often promised,but never achieved.
brian johnson will live in my memory.my sincere condolences to his friends and family.
thanks johnno.

Very sad news. A thoroughbred full-back and an excellent coach ahead of his time. Johno preference for the old style
rugby boot instead of football style one gave him the appearance of being ponderous but he was anything but. Great turn of speed, excellent step and his ability to join the line with perfect timing made him a potent and classy no.1.
Awful that Johno has been taken from Karen and his family at such a young age. RIP Brian, you will be remembered fondly by all of us.

Really sad to hear the news of his passing one name to look out for on the team sheet as it was always a pleasure to watch him play, during his time as coach I was informed that from time to time he would help out academy players with some training kit and the like, a true measure of the man. RIP.

Damn fine player. Deepest sympathy to his family & friends & his army of fans.