Albion help after tough week for Patcham High pupils
The BHAFC Foundation and Albion stars Joel Veltman and Olivier Boscagli stepped in to help when a football trip by 60 pupils from Patcham High School was cancelled.
A coach accident meant the pupils’ five-day trip to the Netherlands was called off earlier in the week.
On Friday, the children were given a coaching session by coaches from the Foundation before Joel and Olivier met the pupils, took part in a Q&A, and signed autographs.
Joel said, “We were sorry to hear that the Patcham High trip had been cancelled but hopefully the coaching session and the visit by Olivier and I helped to make up for the disappointment.
“It was great to meet the pupils and teachers and so many Albion fans!”
Ruth Astley, assistant headteacher at Patcham High, said: “It was such a special way to end what started out as a disappointing week for our students.
“They absolutely loved the training session and the visit by Joel and Oli was amazing.
“The players were both incredible with the students, generous with their time and so kind and patient, answering their questions, signing their belongings, and sharing their love of football.
“Our students ended the week inspired, energised and full of smiles.”
