Liverpool Women have confirmed that their kit manager, Jonathan Humble, has tragically died following a sudden illness. A statement announcing the devastating news was published on the club's website on Wednesday evening.

The club revealed Humble had died at Leighton Hospital in Crewe after falling ill at home on Sunday evening. The statement read: "Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of women's first team kit manager Jonathan Humble, following a sudden illness. The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Jon's family, friends and loved ones at this sad time."

Liverpool Women's head coach Gareth Taylor offered his condolences following the heartbreaking news, saying: "We may have only had Jon at AXA Melwood for a short space of time but he made a huge impact.

"His meticulous standards never dropped and he was always on hand to help a player or staff member who popped into his room.

"It is difficult to believe we have lost him so young and of course Claire and his children are uppermost in our thoughts today."

Andy O'Boyle, the managing director of Liverpool Women, also offered his tribute to Humble, calling him "an...