his contract paid up and left the Swans within two days. Johnrose signed for Burnley for a third time on transfer deadline day (March 2004). Personal life After retiring, Johnrose became a teacher. In March 2017, he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. After Johnrose went public about his condition and personal battle with motor neurone disease, Gareth Winston and Lee Trundle organised a team of Swansea legends to take part in a game which ended with a 10–7 win for the legends. He died on 15 August 2022, at the age of 52. References Further reading External links 1969 births 2022 deaths Black British sportspeople English footballers Footballers from Preston, Lancashire Association football midfielders English Football League players Blackburn Rovers F.C. players Preston North End F.C. players Hartlepool United F.C. players Bury F.C. players Burnley F.C. players Swansea City A.F.C. players Deaths from motor neuron disease Wheelchair users