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.

Quote ="Builth Wells Wire"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'" A game too far for us that day but at least we went home having seen that try. A quality player and another that will be sadly missed. RIP

Quote ="Builth Wells Wire"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'" A game too far for us that day but at least we went home having seen that try. A quality player and another that will be sadly missed. RIP

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.