Justin Tomlinson MP from North Swindon recently collected a set of new footballs and equipment from McDonald's Director of Football, Sir Geoff Hurst, and local McDonald's Franchisee Paul Booth at the House of Commons. Justin will be donating the set of footballs, cones, passing arches and discs to a local school team.
The equipment was donated to Justin Tomlinson MP by 1966 World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst at the launch of the McDonald's Ten Years of Teamwork report – commissioned in association with the Institute of Youth Sport. The report reviews what has been achieved over the last 10 years in the grassroots game and marks the tenth anniversary of McDonald's partnership with the four UK Football Associations.
Justin Tomlinson MP was on hand this week to discuss and pledge his support to grassroots football alongside a host of legends of the game, including The FA's Director Of Football Development, Sir Trevor Brooking, McDonald's Head Coach and former Manchester United Youth Coach, Eric Harrison and McDonald's Head of Football in Northern Ireland, Pat Jennings.
Justin said "I am delighted to be able to support this grassroots football event. I am a massive football fan and support both our local teams, Swindon Town and Swindon Supermarine."
Sir Geoff Hurst, McDonald's Director of Football said, "Over the past decade I've seen grassroots football take on a whole new guise and make a huge leap forward in terms of progress and quality. It's fantastic to see so many people show their support for the future of the game. Kit and equipment is just one of the ways that we can continue to support football at this level."
McDonald's Franchisee, Paul Booth said: "I'm very proud of McDonald's football programme, and our achievements over the last ten years. I sponsor a total of nine local teams, and have seen first-hand the progress in the grassroots game – with more female coaches involved in the game, as well as more young players, volunteers and accredited clubs."
