Robert Rowan had been at the club for four years
Brentford FC have announced the death of the club’s Technical Director Robert Rowan, aged just 28.
Rowan died on Monday, November 12th. He had been at the club for four years.
Rowan joined Brentford in late 2014. He was appointed Head of Football Operations in summer 2015, and managed day-to-day operations at the club’s training ground, as well as overseeing the development of Brentford’s 17 to 21-year-old squad.
It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the death of Technical Director Robert Rowan, aged 28
Everyone at the club is devastated by the news and our thoughts go out to Rob's friends and family at this time
Rest in peace, Robhttps://t.co/sW4nm9Yrk0 pic.twitter.com/72BcEDlAup
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) November 13, 2018
He was made Technical Director in February of this year.
In a statement, the club said they were “devastated” by his death, and “all our thoughts are with Robert’s wife, his family and all his friends – many of whom work at Brentford FC”.
Several other clubs have paid tribute to Rowan.
The thoughts of everyone at #NFFC go out to the friends and family of Robert Rowan and all at @BrentfordFC.
— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) November 13, 2018
The thoughts of everyone at Turf Moor are with the family and friends of Robert Rowan – and those at @BrentfordFC – on their sad loss.
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) November 13, 2018
Rest in peace, Rob.
The thoughts of everyone at #htafc go out to the family and friends of Robert Rowan and @BrentfordFC at this very difficult time. (AT)
— Huddersfield Town (@htafcdotcom) November 13, 2018
The thoughts of everyone at West Ham United go out to the family and friends of Robert Rowan at this very difficult time.
Rest in peace, Rob.
— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) November 13, 2018
Everyone at Leicester City sends their condolences to Robert Rowan's family, friends and everyone associated with Brentford Football Club.
Our thoughts are with you all. https://t.co/O9bkJAnT5S
— Leicester City (@LCFC) November 13, 2018
The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with the family and friends of former #CelticFC scout Robert Rowan.
RIP, Rob. 🍀 https://t.co/NsmSmFi0L7
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) November 13, 2018
R.I.P.
