Brentford have announced the death of head of academy goalkeeping Christopher Ramsey after a battle with bowel cancer.
Ramsey joined Brentford in June 2023 as an academy professional development phase goalkeeping coach before being promoted to head of academy goalkeeping in July 2024.
He played an integral role in the reopening of the club’s academy and enjoyed a strong relationship with first-team goalkeeping coach Manu Sotelo, helping to develop Brentford’s goalkeepers for Premier League action.
Ramsey’s influence was felt throughout the club, having worked with all age groups from the first team downwards.
His passing will be marked with a period of silence and laying of floral tributes at Brentford’s academy games this weekend.
Interim academy director Jamie Greenwood said: “Chris was a great man, leaving a lasting impression on everyone he came into contact with. Goalkeeping was his passion, and he had such a positive impact on both players and staff.
“His character and work will live on through our young goalkeepers and coaches.”
Director of football Phil Giles added: “Not only was Chris an important addition to our Academy at a time when we were building towards Category 2 status, he was a great support for Manu in the first team.
“Our fans may not realise the work he did here, and the important role he played helping Mark Flekken, Hákon Valdimarsson and our other goalkeepers in the last couple of seasons.
“We are incredibly saddened by his passing, but it is a moment in which we can also remember and acknowledge an excellent coach, a much-appreciated member of staff and, more importantly, a fantastic person.”
