Brentford technical director Rowan dies at 28
Brentford technical director Robert Rowan has died at the age of 28, the club has announced.
Rowan, who passed away on Monday, joined Brentford in 2014 and was made technical director in February this year.
He was appointed as the club’s head of football operations in the summer of 2015 and later oversaw the strategic direction of Brentford’s B team before taking on the role of technical director.
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
Announcing the news of his death, Brentford said in a statement: “All at the club have been left devastated.
“All our thoughts are with Robert’s wife, his family and all his friends – many of whom work at Brentford FC.”
