Nottingham Forest pays tribute as staff member loses coronavirus battle

Nottingham Forest have paid tribute to long-serving staff member Kevin Rowson, who has passed away after battling coronavirus.

Former and current Reds players have also expressed their condolences on Twitter on April 7.

Kevin Rowson had been part of the club’s matchday security team for the past decade and described as a “true gentleman” by the people who knew him.

Forest tweeted: “#NFFC are devastated to confirm that Kevin Rowson, part of the matchday security team for the past 10 years, has sadly passed away after a battle with coronavirus.

“We’ll miss you, Kev. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this difficult time.”

#OneOfOurOwn #NFFC are devastated to confirm that Kevin Rowson, part of the matchday security team for the past 10 years, has sadly passed away after a battle with coronavirus.

We'll miss you, Kev ❤️ Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/GeUjGMY1jN
— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) April 7, 2020