On 29th January 2009, Norwich City signed Stockport left-back Michael Rose on loan until the end of the 2009/10 season. He came in as cover for the injured Adam Drury, Rose made his debut the following day scoring the winning goal in City's 2-1 win over Hartlepool

Born in Salford, Greater Manchester, Rose began his career as a trainee at Manchester United where he was released before making an appearance. He joined Conference club Chester City, moving on to Hereford United and then into the Football League with Yeovil Town, from where he spent spells on loan at Cheltenham Town and Scunthorpe United. In the summer of 2006 he agreed to join Stockport County on a two-year contract at the end of which he signed a one-year extension with the option of a further year.

Rose made 12 appearances during City's League One winning season.

During the 2010 pre-season, Rose was linked with a switch to Hartlepool but ended up signing for Swindon at the end of June 2010 on a free transfr and signed a two year contract. Unfortunately for Michael, Swindon were relegated on 25th April 2011 to League Two following a 3-1 defeat to Gary Megson's Sheffield Wednesday. Shortly afterwards Michael joined Colchester on a free transfer