Brentford B to take on Tottenham Hotspur U21s in Robert Rowan Invitational | OneFootball

Brentford B will face Tottenham Hotspur Under-21s on Monday 19 May at Gtech Community Stadium (7pm kick-off BST).

The game will be the third 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 £3 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, Mads Bech, and Yehor Yarmoliuk.

Paris Maghoma, Ryan Trevitt, and Ji-soo Kim are the latest graduates of Brentford B to make their Premier League debuts, each stepping up to the first team this season. Between them, they’ve made a combined 12 appearances in the league so far.

The game will also provide Brentford's young players with a valuable opportunity to play in front of supporters at the Gtech.

Brentford B head coach Neil MacFarlane said: “Tottenham presents a fantastic challenge for us and we're looking forward to what should be a top-quality encounter. It’s a great occasion to showcase the progress and effort the group has put in throughout the season.

“Since the first Robert Rowan game two seasons ago against Manchester City, followed by last year’s fixture with Bournemouth, these matches have become an important part of our calendar.

"Now, facing Spurs, we’re continuing that tradition of taking on top-level opposition, providing valuable experiences for the players and honouring Robert’s legacy in the best way we can.”

He added: “Robert’s influence remains at the heart of everything we do with the B team. The values he instilled still guide us, and it's incredibly important to us to reflect those principles through our performances and daily standards.

“We’re thankful to Tottenham for agreeing to this fixture - it’s sure to be an intense match that fans will thoroughly enjoy.

“This group has been fantastic this season, both on and off the pitch, and the opportunity to conclude the season with a strong performance would be a fitting tribute to a cause that means so much to both me and the club.”