Brentford FC technical director Robert Rowan dies aged 28

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 12^th. 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. https://twitter.com/BrentfordFC/status/1062344970433191938 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

https://twitter.com/LCFC/status/1062418956676415488 https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1062355366976147463 R.I.P.