Brentford's technical director Robert Rowan has died at the age of 28.

Rowan, who joined the Sky Bet Championship club in late 2014, was appointed to the role in February.

He previously worked as the Bees' head of football operations.

"All at the club have been left devastated by the news. All our thoughts are with Robert's wife, his family and all his friends – many of whom work at Brentford FC," reads a statement on the club's website.