LFC pays tribute to Jonathan Humble, women's first team kit manager

The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Jon’s family, friends and loved ones at this sad time.

LFC Women managing director Andy O’Boyle and head coach Gareth Taylor have paid tribute to Jon, who was taken ill at home on Sunday evening and passed away at Leighton Hospital in Crewe a few days later.

Jon joined the Reds this season as women’s kit manager and in a short period of time at the club had become a huge part of the team at the AXA Melwood Training Centre.

He previously spent almost six years at Manchester United, where he worked across their women’s, academy and men’s teams, making many friends along the way.

O’Boyle said: “This is devastating news and the first thing to say is that all our love and thoughts are with Jon’s wife Claire and his three children at this time.

“I knew Jon from his time at Manchester United and always regarded him as an outstanding professional and a person of the highest character. Although we were only lucky enough to have him with us for a couple of months, his pride in his work and his drive to set the highest standards shone through from day one.

“His family spoke about how much he told them he was enjoying it here, which means a great deal to all of us.

“When visiting him this week in the hospital, we met people from several different clubs - a sign of the high esteem in which he was held wherever he went. We will all miss him terribly.”

LFC Women head coach Taylor described Jon as a hugely positive presence for the coaching staff and the players day to day.

He added: “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.”