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Former Charlton and Crystal Palace midfielder Darren Pitcher has died at the age of 49

Former Charlton midfielder Darren Pitcher has died aged 49, the League One club said on Monday.

Pitcher came through the club's youth ranks, joining them at 13, and went on to make 214 appearances, scoring 12 goals before joining Crystal Palace in 1994.

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