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Parker shows his support to Texaco Event

Forty West London youngsters were lucky enough to meet R’s midfielder Josh Parker at the Trailfinders Sports Club, Ealing last Wednesday thanks to a summer initiative between QPR and Texaco – an official partner of The Football League.

19-year-old Parker, who has recently broken into the First Team, joined in some skills sessions, hosted a question and answer session and signed autographs for youngsters of Pitshanger Youth FC, in a fun-packed afternoon under the guidance of a number of Community Trust coaches. 

Over 250 school-aged children in the West London area will benefit from the Texaco brand’s partnership with QPR and their grassroots football programmes over the summer.

Parker, who took a break from training to lend a hand, enjoyed the afternoon’s coaching and said: “Days like this are always fun to be involved in and it’s very rewarding, passing on some of my knowledge and tips to these kids.

“I remember being their age and days like this will inspire them and hopefully keep them out of trouble and away from their computers.

“I was very impressed by the standard, let’s hope that some of them make it into QPR’s Centre of Excellence in a few years’ time.”

Martino Chevannes, Community Trust Manager at QPR, explained: “These days are always a highlight for all the children, but today they were lucky to meet one of our players which hopefully will inspire them to greater things in the future and keep them concentrating on their football.”

Stuart McBride, Brand Specialist at Chevron, owners of the Texaco brand, added: “As an official partner to the npower Championship, the Texaco brand wants to ensure it is giving something back to grassroots football and days like these can only benefit the Club and the children involved.

“We are delighted to be involved with QPR this summer.”