West Brom director and club secretary Simon Carrington dies aged 34 after losing cancer battle West Brom director Simon Carrington died aged 34 in the early hours of Friday He lost his battle with cancer after being diagnosed in September 2018 The club have pledged to put up a plaque at the Hawthorns in his memory By Press Association Sport Staff Published: 23:07 GMT, 15 March 2019 | Updated: 23:07 GMT, 15 March 2019 Viewcomments West Brom director and club secretary Simon Carrington has died at the age of 34. Carrington was diagnosed with cancer in September 2018 and lost his battle in the early hours of Friday morning. Albion chief executive Mark Jenkins told the club website: 'Simon was an outstanding colleague and professional who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. West Brom director and club secretary Simon Carrington died at the age of 34 on Friday 'He fought the illness with trademark determination and was working from his hospital bed right up until the end. That was absolutely typical of his nature. 'It has been a sombre period for all of us, knowing he was facing this health battle, and yet the news of his passing has still been a shock.' Carrington's son Harvey was born in January and the club have pledged to have a plaque mounted at the Hawthorns for him to see in the future. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility