A Scots football boss has died suddenly at the age of 28.

Robert Rowan, from Fife, who was the technical director at Brentford, passed away on Monday.

Rowan joined the club four years ago, having previously been a technical director at Stenhousemuir and held scouting roles with Celtic and the SFA.

His work was then noticed by Rangers who were linked with a move for the 28-year-old.

The full circumstances of Rowan's death have not been revealed.

In a statement, Brentford said his sudden death has left the club "devastated".

They said: "Brentford Football Club has to report the sad news that Robert Rowan died at the age of 28 on Monday, November 12.

"Robert had been the club's technical director since the start of February, having joined Brentford four years ago.

"Robert had been with Brentford since late 2014 and was appointed as the club's head of football operations in the summer of 2015.

"As well as managing the day-to-day football operations at Brentford's Jersey Road training ground, Robert oversaw the strategic direction of Brentford B - the club's elite squad of players aged 17 to 21, before taking on the role of technical director.

"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."