Arsenal have announced the death of former chief scout Steve Rowley, who has died after a short illness. The 63-year-old first started working with the club during the 1980s. And he spent time working under both Arsene Wenger and George Graham before retiring in 2017.
Arsenal have released a statement on their official website revealing Rowley had passed away.
“Everyone at the Club is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our former Chief Scout Steve Rowley after a short illness,” it read.
“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.
“Upon his arrival in 1996, Arsene Wenger appointed Steve as our Chief Scout, a position he held until 2017.
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