Blackburn Rovers: PA announcer Matt Sillitoe dies aged 30

The club announced the death of Matt Sillitoe, a life-long fan who had undertaken a number of roles for the club, today (Saturday).

Matt presented Radio Rovers before becoming the club’s matchday PA announcer and DJ in 2014.

In a statement on its website, the club said: “Everyone at Blackburn Rovers and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust is deeply saddened and shocked to learn of the untimely passing of our friend and colleague Matt Sillitoe, aged just 30.

“The voice of Ewood Park for over a decade, Matt had worked in a variety of roles for the club since starting out as a camera operator for our broadcast partner, CREATV, in 2012.

“A qualified referee, avid Lancashire Cricket fan and former University of Salford student, Matt had most recently been working as a digital content producer for the globally leading gambling awareness and harm-prevention company, EPIC Risk Management.

“The thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with the club are with Matt’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.”

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