Brentford B to take on Paris Saint Germain U21s in Robert Rowan Invitational | OneFootball

Brentford B will face Paris Saint Germain Under-21s on Monday 18 May at Gtech Community Stadium (7pm kick-off BST).

The game will be the fourth Robert Rowan Invitational, raising money for the club's Heart of West London initiative. The fixture will commemorate the life and legacy of former Brentford technical director Robert Rowan, who sadly passed away in November 2018 due to a fatal cardiomyopathy episode at the age of just 28.

All proceeds from this game will go towards Heart of West London. General admission tickets for the fixture are priced at £5 for adults and £1 for juniors, with an optional additional donation available.

Purchase your tickets for the match at Gtech Community Stadium here.

The Heart of West London partnership is made up of Brentford FC, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals Charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young, Resuscitation Council UK, London Ambulance Service, and A-K-A Day.

Our collective goal is to prevent sudden cardiac death by delivering potentially life-saving cardiac screenings in the community, increasing CPR awareness and education, and funding ground-breaking research, as well as supporting those affected by cardiac health issues.

The Dugout bar will be open for all fans before and after the match with live music, face painting and the opportunity to learn life-saving CPR skills and find out how the club and our Heart of West London partners are creating a community of healthy hearts.

Robert played an instrumental role in forming Brentford B in 2016. He helped to drive the project in its infancy and contributed to the recruitment of B-team players.

Players who have graduated the club's B team and gone on to represent the first team include Chris Mepham, Mads Roerslev, Ryan Trevitt, Paris Maghoma, Ji-soo Kim, Benjamin Arthur, Romelle Donovan and Yehor Yarmoliuk.

Luka Bentt is the latest Brentford B player to make a first-team appearance as he was a second-half substitute in the 1-0 FA Cup fourth round tie against Macclesfield.

The game provides Brentford’s young players with a valuable opportunity to perform in front of supporters at Gtech Community Stadium and will mark the first time the Bees have welcomed international opposition for the Robert Rowan Invitational.

Brentford B head coach Sam Saunders said: "Whenever we come up against European opposition, we know we’re in for a difficult game. PSG will provide a really tough test, and that’s exactly what we want for our players.

"It’s an opportunity for them to measure themselves against a top-level side. This is a part of development, playing in competitive environments against elite teams and that is what facing PSG at the Gtech will provide for the boys.

“We want the players to go out there and put on a show for their friends and families, but also to demonstrate their dedication to their craft. This fixture means a lot to everyone at the club. Having known Rob personally, I understand how significant this game is and the impact it continues to have.

“It was always a special occasion when I was assistant head coach, and now leading the team, I’m incredibly proud to carry on the legacy of such an important fixture in our calendar.

“The players know what it means to represent this club. We want them to do the badge proud and reflect the core values we stand for in their performance. We’re excited to welcome PSG and put on a strong performance that showcases all the hard work that’s gone in throughout the season.”

PSG academy director Yohan Cabaye said: "We are honoured to take part in the Robert Rowan Invitational as the first foreign club invited to this event. At Paris Saint-Germain, we place great importance on passing on strong values through football.

"Our ambition is to develop not only players, but also responsible young men who are aware of the challenges around them. This match, which we are delighted to be part of, fully reflects this commitment, especially as it supports a cause of vital importance."