Arsenal have announced the tragic passing of their former chief scout, Steve Rowley, after a short illness.
Rowley played a key part in Arsenal's success under Arsene Wenger, spending over two decades in his role as chief scout before departing in 2017. A club statement read: "Everyone at the Club is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our former Chief Scout Steve Rowley after a short illness.
"Steve, 63, had been associated with the Club since January 1980, when he began a part-time role in our youth scouting operations in Essex. Notable early successes in the identification of talent - including Tony Adams and Ray Parlour - led to a full-time position during George Graham's time as manager.
