Royals midfielder Brynjar Gunnarsson visited Holy Brook school in Southcote last week with our Community Trust team.

Holy Brook is a special school for primary pupils aged between 7 and 11 who are experiencing severe social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

The experienced Icelander was very good with the kids, who asked questions on the healthy lifestyle a footballer needs to lead, the training regine for a professional and what key skills you need to make it as a footballer.

Cooper Reading were also there to announce a new partnership with our Community Trust.

Cooper Reading will be supplying the club's Disability Officer Phil Griffiths, with a sponsored BMW to help with his work within the local area.

Frank Stassi, Dealer Principal said "Cooper BMW and MINI are thrilled to be an official partner with the Community Trust, and having seen first hand the great work that Phil and the team do at Holy Brook School, we are aware how important the Community Trust are in bringing education and fun to the children they work with.

"Cooper Reading look forward to working closely with Reading Football Club's Community Trust and hope that the link will benefit not only both parties, but also the schools in the local community."